Lower over the period
Romania Linseed Production moved from 3.64 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−46.4%), an average of −6.7% a year. The series high was 6.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What Romania Linseed Production shows
Romania Linseed Production was 1.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 32.5% on 2023. Romania’s linseed production remained relatively small during the period 2015–2024 but continued to represent a valuable component of the country’s diversified agricultural sector.
A 70.8% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2020) is 4.39 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +93.8% in 2019.
Ranks 18 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Romania ranks 18 for 2024, behind Kazakhstan (759.6 Thousand Tonnes) and China (280 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Romania Linseed Production by year
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 | 1.95 | −32.5% |
| 2023 | 2.89 | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 2.48 | −26.2% |
| 2021 | 3.36 | +85.6% |
| 2020 Trough | 1.81 | −70.8% |
| 2019Peak | 6.20 | +93.8% |
| 2018 | 3.20 | −11.6% |
| 2017 | 3.62 | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 3.16 | −13.2% |
| 2015 | 3.64 | — |
Regional context
How Romania compares in Europe
Linseed Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Romania is highlighted.
1Ukraine66.16
2France39.62
3UK31.04
4Belarus7.00
5Sweden4.00
6Poland2.36
7Romania1.95
8Finland0.700
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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.
Production changed from approximately 3.638 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 1.95 thousand tonnes in 2024, showing fluctuations influenced by variations in cultivated area, weather conditions, crop productivity, and farmer decisions regarding crop profitability. Romania has a strong agricultural foundation supported by fertile soils, favourable climatic conditions, extensive farmland availability, and established farming expertise. These factors provide suitable opportunities for the cultivation of specialty crops such as linseed alongside major agricultural commodities. Linseed contributes to agricultural diversification and supports industries involved in edible oils, nutritional products, animal feed, industrial applications, and sustainable material development. Throughout the decade, production trends were affected by market demand, input costs, changing agricultural policies, and competition from crops that provide higher economic returns. Although Romania is not among the world’s largest linseed producers, its location within the European agricultural market provides opportunities for strengthening production and improving access to regional supply chains. Increasing consumer demand for healthy food ingredients, plant-based oils, and natural products may support future growth in linseed-related applications. However, limited cultivation scale, lower farmer awareness, insufficient processing capacity, and competition from other profitable crops remain important challenges for industry expansion. Romania’s agricultural sector has opportunities to improve linseed production through better seed varieties, advanced farming techniques, improved market connections, and sustainable cultivation practices. Overall, Romanian linseed production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a small but strategically important agricultural activity. Future development depends on increasing productivity, encouraging farmer participation, expanding value-added processing, and strengthening the role of linseed within domestic and European agricultural markets.
- Indicator
- Linseed Production
- Country
- Romania
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Romania 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.
What was Romania Linseed Production in 2024?
Romania Linseed Production was 1.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 32.5% on 2023.
How has Romania Linseed Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Romania Linseed Production moved from 3.64 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.95 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−46.4%), an average of −6.7% a year. The series high was 6.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Romania Linseed Production?
The highest value was 6.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 1.81 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What does the Romania Linseed Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Romania Linseed Production data come from?
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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