Higher over the period
Asia Linseed Production moved from 1,067 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,196 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+12%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 1,561 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 836.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What Asia Linseed Production shows
Asia Linseed Production was 1,196 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 43.1% on 2023. Asia Linseed Production was 1,196 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 43.1% on 2023. Asia Linseed Production moved from 1,067 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,196 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+12%), an average of +1.3% a year.
A 46.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2023) is 724.6 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +43.1% in 2024.
Kazakhstan leads the region
Within Asia, Kazakhstan has the highest value in 2024 at 759.6 Thousand Tonnes, 63.5% of the regional total.
Country ranking
Linseed Production by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | 759.6 | +110% | |
| 2 | China | 280 | +7.7% | |
| 3 | India | 112.7 | −32.4% | |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 27.82 | −4.1% | |
| 5 | Turkey | 0.188 | +487.5% |
By region
Linseed Production by region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Asia Linseed Production by year
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 | 1,196 | +43.1% |
| 2023 Trough | 836.1 | −35.2% |
| 2022 | 1,290 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,278 | −18.1% |
| 2020Peak | 1,561 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 1,521 | −0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,532 | +20.7% |
| 2017 | 1,269 | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 1,071 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 1,067 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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 series high was 1,561 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 836.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2023. The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2023) is 724.6 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +43.1% in 2024. Within Asia, Kazakhstan has the highest value in 2024 at 759.6 Thousand Tonnes, 63.5% of the regional total.
Asia remained the world's leading linseed-producing region between 2015 and 2024, accounting for the largest share of global production throughout the period. Regional output increased slightly from 1,067,460.20 tonnes in 2015 to 1,071,365.60 tonnes in 2016, before rising substantially to 1,269,249.10 tonnes in 2017 and 1,531,912.90 tonnes in 2018. Production remained at a high level with 1,520,701.60 tonnes in 2019 and reached a decade peak of 1,560,640.60 tonnes in 2020, supported by favorable weather conditions, expanded cultivation, and strong harvests across major producing countries. Output declined to 1,277,653.40 tonnes in 2021 and recovered marginally to 1,289,677.90 tonnes in 2022 before falling sharply to 836,054.20 tonnes in 2023. Production rebounded significantly in 2024, reaching 1,195,979.80 tonnes, demonstrating the resilience of the region's linseed sector.
Overall, Asia's linseed industry is supported by extensive cultivation areas, diverse climatic conditions, and expanding agricultural capacity. Future production will depend on weather patterns, improvements in crop productivity, technological advancements, and sustained demand from the food, feed, and industrial sectors.
- Indicator
- Linseed Production
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Asia 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.
What was Asia Linseed Production in 2024?
Asia Linseed Production was 1,196 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 43.1% on 2023.
How has Asia Linseed Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Asia Linseed Production moved from 1,067 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1,196 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+12%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 1,561 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 836.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
Which year had the highest and lowest Asia Linseed Production?
The highest value was 1,561 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 836.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
What does the Asia Linseed Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Asia Linseed Production data come from?
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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