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.
North America Linseed Production was 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 8.2% on 2023. North America Linseed Production was 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 8.2% on 2023. North America Linseed Production moved from 1,200 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−73.4%), an average of −13.7% a year.
North America Linseed Production moved from 1,200 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−73.4%), an average of −13.7% a year. The series high was 1,200 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 880.1 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −43.7% in 2021.
Within North America, Canada has the highest value in 2024 at 258 Thousand Tonnes, 80.8% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Trough | 319.4 | −8.2% |
| 2023 | 348 | −40.2% |
| 2022 | 582 | +43% |
| 2021 | 407 | −43.7% |
| 2020 | 723 | +15% |
| 2019 | 629 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 605.8 | −7.2% |
| 2017 | 652.7 | −16% |
| 2016 | 777 | −35.2% |
| 2015Peak | 1,200 | — |
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.
The series high was 1,200 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024. The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 880.1 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −43.7% in 2021. Within North America, Canada has the highest value in 2024 at 258 Thousand Tonnes, 80.8% of the regional total.
North America's linseed production recorded a significant downward trend between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in cultivated area, crop yields, and production patterns across the region. Total regional production stood at 1,199,522.40 tonnes in 2015, before declining sharply to 776,984.00 tonnes in 2016 and 652,694.00 tonnes in 2017. Production continued to ease to 605,844.00 tonnes in 2018, followed by a slight recovery to 628,987.56 tonnes in 2019. Improved harvest conditions and higher yields supported further growth to 723,046.44 tonnes in 2020, after which production dropped considerably to 406,954.25 tonnes in 2021. Output recovered to 581,952.25 tonnes in 2022, but declined again to 347,961.56 tonnes in 2023 and 319,449.03 tonnes in 2024, representing an overall decrease of approximately 73.4% compared with 2015.
Overall, North America's linseed industry continues to be shaped by climatic conditions, harvested area, crop productivity, and market demand for oilseed crops. Although production has generally declined over the review period, improvements in seed varieties, sustainable farming practices, and advances in agricultural technology could help stabilize output and support future growth in the regional linseed industry.
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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.
North America Linseed Production was 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 8.2% on 2023.
North America Linseed Production moved from 1,200 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−73.4%), an average of −13.7% a year. The series high was 1,200 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 319.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 1,200 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 319.4 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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