53013000 - Flax, raw or processed but - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste are 🇮🇳 India, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇧🇾 Belarus. 🇮🇳 India leads with 35.4% of total imports (€4.8M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2394, indicating a Moderate market.

European exports of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste are concentrated on a few markets. 🇨🇳 China accounts for 80.0% (€319.2M), ahead of 🇺🇸 United States (5.4%). The top three destinations are 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste are 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇵🇱 Poland. 🇱🇹 Lithuania accounts for 33.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (149.0%) while exports were falling sharply (-24.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste (NC8 53013000) is 🇮🇳 India, accounting for 35.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste?

The extra-EU trade balance for Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste (NC8 53013000) is €385.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €13.5M, exports: €399.0M).

How much does the EU import of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste?

The EU imported €13.5M of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste (NC8 53013000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 8.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste?

The weighted average import price of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste (NC8 53013000) is €1.63/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste?

The leading EU member state importer of Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock), Flax tow and waste (NC8 53013000) is 🇱🇹 Lithuania, accounting for 33.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (149.0%) while exports were falling sharply (-24.7%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇮🇳 India	€4.8M	35.4%	1.3M kg
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€3.3M	24.7%	891K kg
3	🇧🇾 Belarus	€2.9M	21.4%	2.6M kg
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€855K	6.3%	1.1M kg
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€790K	5.8%	761K kg
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€132K	1.0%	72K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€319.2M	80.0%	110.6M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€21.7M	5.4%	6.8M kg
3	🇮🇳 India	€21.6M	5.4%	7.3M kg
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€15.2M	3.8%	9.8M kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€4.7M	1.2%	1.9M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€4.8M	1.3Mt	€3.79/kg	37.4%
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€3.3M	891Kt	€3.75/kg	26.1%
3	🇧🇾 Belarus	€2.9M	2.6Mt	€1.10/kg	22.6%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€855K	1.1Mt	€0.7786/kg	6.7%
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€790K	761Kt	€1.04/kg	6.2%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€132K	72Kt	€1.85/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€319.2M	110.6Mt	€2.89/kg	83.5%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€21.7M	6.8Mt	€3.20/kg	5.7%
3	🇮🇳 India	€21.6M	7.3Mt	€2.95/kg	5.7%
4	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€15.2M	9.8Mt	€1.55/kg	4.0%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€4.7M	1.9Mt	€2.52/kg	1.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇮🇳 India	€4.8M	1.3Mt	€3.79/kg	37.4%
2	🇪🇬 Egypt	€3.3M	891Kt	€3.75/kg	26.1%
3	🇧🇾 Belarus	€2.9M	2.6Mt	€1.10/kg	22.6%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€855K	1.1Mt	€0.7786/kg	6.7%
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€790K	761Kt	€1.04/kg	6.2%
6	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€132K	72Kt	€1.85/kg	1.0%

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