Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan
4. Imports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan

Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds stood at $38,440 per ton in 2022, reducing by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $42,980 per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($61,718 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($25,979 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds amounted to $26,770 per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 126%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $30,037 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($42,198 per ton), while the price for China totaled $15,647 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds increased by 23% to 8.1 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous contraction.

In value terms, exports of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds rose rapidly to $313K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp descent.

Top Export Markets for Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled from Japan in 2022:

1. China (5.2 tons)
2. United States (0.9 tons)
3. Vietnam (0.6 tons)
4. Hong Kong SAR (0.6 tons)
5. Thailand (0.4 tons)
6. South Korea (0.3 tons)

Imports of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled in Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds decreased by -35% to 5.3 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 9.6 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of yarn; of flax, multiple (folded) or cableds reduced remarkably to $141K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -7.6% was in 2020.

Top Suppliers of Yarn; of Flax, Multiple (Folded) or Cabled to Japan in 2022:

1. China (3.3 tons)
2. Italy (1.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform