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.
France Linseed Production was 39.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 23.4% on 2023. France maintained a significant position within the European linseed production sector during 2015–2024, supported by favourable agricultural conditions, advanced farming systems, and established oilseed cultivation practices.
France Linseed Production moved from 42.59 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 39.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−7%), an average of −0.8% a year. The series high was 72.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 39.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2024) is 33.32 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +30.9% in 2020.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, France ranks 8 for 2024, behind Kazakhstan (759.6 Thousand Tonnes) and China (280 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.3% 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 Trough | 39.62 | −23.4% |
| 2023 | 51.69 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 50.79 | −30.4% |
| 2021Peak | 72.94 | +22.5% |
| 2020 | 59.54 | +30.9% |
| 2019 | 45.50 | −0.7% |
| 2018 | 45.83 | −16.3% |
| 2017 | 54.73 | +26.8% |
| 2016 | 43.16 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 42.59 | — |
Regional context
Linseed Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. France 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 production data, linseed output increased from approximately 42.59 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 39.62 thousand tonnes in 2024, showing moderate fluctuations while maintaining a stable production base throughout the decade. France benefits from suitable climatic conditions, fertile agricultural land, and modern farming technologies that support efficient linseed cultivation. The crop plays an important role in agricultural diversification and contributes to the production of edible oils, nutritional products, animal feed, industrial oils, coatings, and environmentally sustainable materials. Production variations during the period were influenced by changes in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, input costs, and market demand. French farmers have increasingly adopted sustainable agricultural practices, improved crop management techniques, and efficient production methods to enhance productivity and maintain competitiveness. The growing demand for natural ingredients, plant-based nutrition, and renewable industrial materials has created additional opportunities for linseed-based products in both domestic and international markets. However, competition from other profitable crops and fluctuations in commodity prices continue to influence farmer decisions regarding linseed cultivation. France’s strong agricultural infrastructure, research capabilities, and processing industries provide a supportive environment for the continued development of the linseed sector. Overall, French linseed production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a stable production trend with periodic variations, highlighting the country’s continued importance in the European market. Future growth opportunities depend on improving production efficiency, expanding value-added processing, strengthening export potential, and increasing the utilization of linseed products across food, health, and industrial applications.
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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.
France Linseed Production was 39.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 23.4% on 2023.
France Linseed Production moved from 42.59 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 39.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−7%), an average of −0.8% a year. The series high was 72.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 39.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 72.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 39.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
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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