Flax tow and waste imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flax tow and waste by the United States reached $11.1 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 12.4K t |
Where the United States imports flax tow and waste from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.8M | 62% |
| Belarus | $1.8M | 17% |
| Lithuania | $1.3M | 12% |
| France | $911K | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $71K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $49K | 0.4% |
| China | $47K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 171% above the world average of $1.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United States flax tow and waste imports (HS 5301.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5301.30: Flax: tow and waste, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Common questions
What is the value of flax tow and waste imported by the United States?
The United States imported flax tow and waste worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 96 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply flax tow and waste to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Belarus (17%) and Lithuania (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of flax tow and waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 171% above the world average of $1.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flax tow and waste to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for flax tow and waste?
The HS code for flax tow and waste is subheading 5301.30. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5301 page.
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