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.
Kazakhstan Linseed Production was 759.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 110% on 2023. Kazakhstan’s linseed production sector experienced significant growth and transformation between 2015 and 2024, supported by favourable agricultural conditions, expanding cultivation areas, and increasing demand for oilseed crops.
Kazakhstan Linseed Production moved from 491.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 759.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+54.6%), an average of +5% a year. The series high was 1,058 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 361.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2023) is 696.6 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +110% in 2024.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Kazakhstan ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 25.2% 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 | 759.6 | +110% |
| 2023 Trough | 361.7 | −57.2% |
| 2022 | 845.6 | +9% |
| 2021 | 775.6 | −26.7% |
| 2020Peak | 1,058 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 933.5 | +36.6% |
| 2017 | 683.3 | +21.6% |
| 2016 | 561.8 | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 491.4 | — |
Regional context
Linseed Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Kazakhstan 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, linseed output increased from approximately 491.39 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 759.59 thousand tonnes in 2024, demonstrating strong long-term growth despite fluctuations during the decade. The increase reflects Kazakhstan’s growing importance as a major linseed-producing country, supported by its extensive agricultural land availability, suitable climatic conditions, and expanding oilseed cultivation practices. Linseed production contributes to Kazakhstan’s agricultural economy by providing raw materials for edible oils, nutritional products, animal feed, industrial oils, and bio-based applications. The country’s large-scale farming systems, availability of mechanized agricultural operations, and improving crop management techniques have supported production expansion and enhanced productivity. Production variations during the period were influenced by changes in cultivated area, weather conditions, market demand, export opportunities, input availability, and global oilseed price trends. Kazakhstan’s strategic location between major markets provides opportunities for strengthening its role in international linseed trade and expanding value-added processing industries. However, challenges such as climatic variability, infrastructure requirements, market fluctuations, and competition from other oilseed crops continue to affect production stability. Increasing global demand for plant-based oils, sustainable agricultural products, and natural ingredients creates additional growth opportunities for the Kazakh linseed industry. Farmers and agricultural enterprises are increasingly adopting improved seed varieties, modern farming techniques, and efficient resource management practices to enhance productivity. Overall, Kazakhstan’s linseed production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a rapidly developing agricultural sector with strong growth potential. Future expansion depends on improving production efficiency, strengthening processing capabilities, enhancing export infrastructure, and increasing the utilization of linseed products across food, industrial, and renewable material 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.
Kazakhstan Linseed Production was 759.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 110% on 2023.
Kazakhstan Linseed Production moved from 491.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 759.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+54.6%), an average of +5% a year. The series high was 1,058 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 361.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 1,058 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 361.7 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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