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.
Netherlands Linseed Production was 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2018, up 0.8% on 2017. The Netherlands’ linseed production remained relatively limited during the period 2015–2024, reflecting the country’s focus on high-value agricultural activities, horticulture, and other specialized crops.
Netherlands Linseed Production moved from 2.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 (−37.3%), an average of −14.4% a year. The series high was 2.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2017) is 0.909 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −25.7% in 2016.
Among the 22 countries in this dataset, Netherlands ranks 19 for 2018, behind Kazakhstan (933.5 Thousand Tonnes) and Canada (492.4 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2018.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.51 | +0.8% |
| 2017 Trough | 1.50 | −16.3% |
| 2016 | 1.79 | −25.7% |
| 2015Peak | 2.41 | — |
Regional context
Linseed Production by country, 2018, Thousand Tonnes. Netherlands 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 declined from approximately 2.405 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 1.508 thousand tonnes in 2018, indicating a gradual reduction in cultivation levels during the reported period. The decline was influenced by factors such as limited agricultural land availability, competition from more profitable crops, changing farmer priorities, and market conditions affecting linseed cultivation. Despite its smaller production scale, linseed continues to have importance within the Dutch agricultural sector due to its applications in edible oils, nutritional products, animal feed, and sustainable industrial materials. The Netherlands possesses advanced agricultural technology, efficient farming systems, and strong research capabilities that support productive and sustainable crop management practices. The country’s emphasis on innovation, environmental sustainability, and value-added agricultural products provides opportunities for specialty crops such as linseed. Production changes during the period were affected by variations in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, and economic considerations influencing farmer decisions. Growing demand for natural ingredients, plant-based products, and sustainable materials may create future opportunities for linseed-related industries. However, limited land resources and competition from other agricultural activities remain major challenges for expanding domestic production. Overall, Dutch linseed production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a small but strategically relevant agricultural segment. The industry’s future development depends on improving cultivation efficiency, strengthening market opportunities, increasing demand for sustainable products, and enhancing the role of linseed within the country’s diversified agricultural economy.
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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.
Netherlands Linseed Production was 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2018, up 0.8% on 2017.
Netherlands Linseed Production moved from 2.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.51 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 (−37.3%), an average of −14.4% a year. The series high was 2.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 2.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 1.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
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 2015–2018 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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