Linseed production refers to the annual agricultural output of linseed (also known as flaxseed), a crop primarily cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and fibre content.
Argentina Linseed Production was 25.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023. Argentina’s linseed production during the period 2015–2024 reflected a stable but fluctuating agricultural pattern, supported by the country’s strong farming capabilities, favourable agricultural conditions, and established expertise in oilseed cultivation.
Argentina Linseed Production moved from 20.09 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 25.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+24.5%), an average of +2.5% a year. The series high was 29.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 9.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2019) is 19.28 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +136.5% in 2022.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 11 for 2024, behind Kazakhstan (759.6 Thousand Tonnes) and China (280 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.00 | 0% |
| 2023 | 25.00 | −14.5% |
| 2022Peak | 29.23 | +136.5% |
| 2021 | 12.36 | −36.7% |
| 2020 | 19.52 | +96.1% |
| 2019 Trough | 9.95 | −49% |
| 2018 | 19.52 | +43.8% |
| 2017 | 13.58 | −18.3% |
| 2016 | 16.61 | −17.3% |
| 2015 | 20.09 | — |
Regional context
Linseed Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Argentina is highlighted.
Data definition
Linseed Production — Linseed production refers to the annual agricultural output of linseed (also known as flaxseed), a crop primarily cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and fibre content. The indicator measures the total quantity of linseed harvested from cultivated areas within a country or region during a specific year. Linseed is an important oilseed crop used in the production of edible oils, industrial oils, animal feed, nutritional products, and various industrial applications such as paints, coatings, and bio-based materials. The production data represents the harvested output volume of linseed and is generally measured in tonnes.
The Linseed Production indicator includes the total harvested quantity of linseed seeds produced through agricultural cultivation activities. It covers production from commercial farms, smallholder farms, and other agricultural operations growing linseed for food, oil extraction, industrial applications, and other uses. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes generated from cultivated linseed areas, including variations caused by changes in planted area, crop yields, farming practices, climatic conditions, and agricultural productivity improvements.
The Linseed Production indicator excludes the production of other oilseed crops such as sunflower, soybean, rapeseed, and sesame, as well as flax fibre production from flax plants cultivated specifically for textile applications. It does not include processed linseed products such as linseed oil, flaxseed meal, supplements, or other downstream products derived from linseed. The indicator also excludes imports, exports, trade volumes, consumption levels, and stock changes, focusing only on the quantity of linseed harvested and produced within agricultural boundaries.
Linseed Production — Linseed production refers to the annual agricultural output of linseed (also known as flaxseed), a crop primarily cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and fibre content. The indicator measures the total quantity of linseed harvested from cultivated areas within a country or region during a specific year. Linseed is an important oilseed crop used in the production of edible oils, industrial oils, animal feed, nutritional products, and various industrial applications such as paints, coatings, and bio-based materials. The production data represents the harvested output volume of linseed and is generally measured in tonnes.
According to the available production data, output increased from approximately 20.085 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 24.998 thousand tonnes in 2024, although production levels experienced variations throughout the decade due to changes in cultivated area, weather conditions, market conditions, and crop profitability. Argentina has a highly developed agricultural sector supported by extensive farmland, modern farming technologies, efficient crop management practices, and a strong export-oriented agricultural system. Linseed contributes to agricultural diversification and provides raw materials for edible oils, nutritional products, animal feed, industrial applications, and environmentally sustainable materials. Production performance during the period was influenced by rainfall availability, soil conditions, input costs, commodity prices, and competition from major crops such as soybean, sunflower, wheat, and corn. Although linseed occupies a smaller position compared with Argentina’s major agricultural exports, the crop maintains importance due to increasing demand for healthy food ingredients, natural oils, and plant-based products. The country’s strong agricultural research capabilities and processing infrastructure provide opportunities for improving productivity and expanding value-added applications. However, challenges including market fluctuations, limited cultivation scale, changing farmer priorities, and competition from more profitable crops affect long-term production growth. Argentina’s established trade networks and agricultural export capabilities create opportunities for increasing participation in regional and international linseed markets. Future development may be supported by improved seed technology, sustainable farming practices, enhanced processing facilities, and greater promotion of linseed-based products. Overall, Argentina’s linseed production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a resilient agricultural segment supported by strong production expertise and market potential. Continued investment in productivity improvement, value chain development, and demand expansion will be important for strengthening the country’s position in the global linseed industry.
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Linseed production refers to the annual agricultural output of linseed (also known as flaxseed), a crop primarily cultivated for its oil-rich seeds and fibre content. The indicator measures the total quantity of linseed harvested from cultivated areas within a country or region during a specific year. Linseed is an important oilseed crop used in the production of edible oils, industrial oils, animal feed, nutritional products, and various industrial applications such as paints, coatings, and bio-based materials. The production data represents the harvested output volume of linseed and is generally measured in tonnes.
Argentina Linseed Production was 25.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023.
Argentina Linseed Production moved from 20.09 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 25.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+24.5%), an average of +2.5% a year. The series high was 29.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 9.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 29.23 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 9.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
Included: The Linseed Production indicator includes the total harvested quantity of linseed seeds produced through agricultural cultivation activities. It covers production from commercial farms, smallholder farms, and other agricultural operations growing linseed for food, oil extraction, industrial applications, and other uses. The indicator accounts for annual production volumes generated from cultivated linseed areas, including variations caused by changes in planted area, crop yields, farming practices, climatic conditions, and agricultural productivity improvements. Excluded: The Linseed Production indicator excludes the production of other oilseed crops such as sunflower, soybean, rapeseed, and sesame, as well as flax fibre production from flax plants cultivated specifically for textile applications. It does not include processed linseed products such as linseed oil, flaxseed meal, supplements, or other downstream products derived from linseed. The indicator also excludes imports, exports, trade volumes, consumption levels, and stock changes, focusing only on the quantity of linseed harvested and produced within agricultural boundaries.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&overlay=download-data&Food=Linseed&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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