The summer heatwave disrupted the European flax season, but it should not reduce output significantly. Plants matured early, and the dry weather slowed retting. New fiber will reach the market later than usual. Record acreage should still lift European production above last season's level. In China, spinners bought more flax fiber this year but exported less linen yarn. More of their yarn now goes to local weavers and garment makers. Read more...

Flax import prices in China stopped rising in July while linen yarn export prices eased from a record, just as drought delays the European harvest. Our report provides an in-depth analysis of international market prices, including detailed insights into China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. The report also includes China's import and export data, presented in both volume and value terms, and is available for download. Additionally, we offer historical data spanning the past 15 years for a comprehensive market perspective. Read more...

Flax fiber costs continued climbing at Chinese mills in June while linen yarn export prices reached their highest level in years, sharply lifting spinner margins. Our report provides an in-depth analysis of international market prices, including detailed insights into China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. The report also includes China's import and export data, presented in both volume and value terms, and is available for download. Additionally, we offer historical data spanning the past 15 years for a comprehensive market perspective. Read more...

Flax fiber prices climbed slightly in May, supported by strong downstream demand and a tight margin environment for spinners, even as European sown areas are projected to reach a new record in 2026. Our report provides an in-depth analysis of international market prices, including detailed insights into China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. The report also includes China's import and export data, presented in both volume and value terms, and is available for download. Additionally, we offer historical data spanning the past 15 years for a comprehensive market perspective. Read more...