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.
Global Linseed Production was 3,009 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 9.7% on 2023. Global linseed production represents the total annual quantity of linseed (flaxseed) harvested across all producing countries worldwide, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator provides a comprehensive overview of worldwide linseed supply trends between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in production volumes, cultivation patterns, and the overall development of the global linseed industry.
Global Linseed Production moved from 3,150 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3,009 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−4.5%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 3,919 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 2,743 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2023) is 1,176 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −30% in 2023.
Of the 23 countries in this dataset, Kazakhstan, China and Canada have the highest values in 2024 (759.6, 280, 258 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
Country ranking
Thousand Tonnes. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazakhstan | 759.6 | +110% | |
| 2 | China | 280 | +7.7% | |
| 3 | Canada | 258 | −5.4% | |
| 4 | India | 112.7 | −32.4% | |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 82.00 | +1.2% | |
| 6 | Ukraine | 66.16 | +22.7% | |
| 7 | U.S. | 61.47 | −18.3% | |
| 8 | France | 39.62 | −23.4% | |
| 9 | UK | 31.04 | −14.5% | |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 27.82 | −4.1% | |
| 11 | Argentina | 25.00 | 0% | |
| 12 | Egypt | 8.00 | −51.8% | |
| 13 | Belarus | 7.00 | 0% | |
| 14 | Australia | 7.00 | 0% | |
| 15 | Sweden | 4.00 | 0% | |
| 16 | Brazil | 3.80 | −14.9% | |
| 17 | Poland | 2.36 | −29.6% | |
| 18 | Romania | 1.95 | −32.5% | |
| 19 | Chile | 1.40 | −0.3% | |
| 20 | Finland | 0.700 | 0% | |
| 21 | Spain | 0.430 | −8.5% | |
| 22 | Turkey | 0.188 | +487.5% | |
| 23 | Mexico | 0.00504 | −67.6% |
By region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | 3,009 | +9.7% |
| 2023 Trough | 2,743 | −30% |
| 2022Peak | 3,919 | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 3,337 | −1.3% |
| 2020 | 3,381 | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 3,067 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 3,009 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 2,875 | −1.3% |
| 2016 | 2,913 | −7.5% |
| 2015 | 3,150 | — |
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.
Linseed is an important oilseed crop cultivated primarily for its seeds, which are widely used in food products, animal feed, industrial applications, and the extraction of linseed oil. Production trends over the period illustrate the impact of agricultural productivity, cultivated area, climatic conditions, technological advancements, and changing global demand for linseed and its derivatives.
Global linseed production is influenced by several factors, including weather conditions, soil quality, seed varieties, irrigation availability, farming practices, government agricultural policies, and international market demand. Improvements in crop management, mechanization, and high-yield seed varieties have contributed to increased production efficiency in many major producing countries. The indicator includes harvested linseed from cultivated agricultural land intended for commercial, industrial, and food-related purposes. Production figures represent gross agricultural output before processing and are compiled from internationally recognized agricultural databases and official statistical sources, ensuring consistency and comparability across countries.
The indicator excludes imports, exports, domestic consumption, trade values, market prices, inventory levels, and processed linseed products such as refined linseed oil or other value-added derivatives. It also excludes post-harvest losses, non-commercial or wild flax harvesting, and future production forecasts or estimates. Overall, global linseed production serves as an important macroeconomic agricultural indicator for evaluating worldwide supply trends, production capacity, cultivation performance, and the long-term growth of the global linseed industry. It provides valuable insights for policymakers, agricultural businesses, researchers, investors, and market participants monitoring developments in the international oilseed market.
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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.
Global Linseed Production was 3,009 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 9.7% on 2023.
Global Linseed Production moved from 3,150 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 3,009 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−4.5%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 3,919 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 2,743 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 3,919 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 2,743 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
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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