Lower over the period
Sweden Linseed Production moved from 14.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−71.4%), an average of −13% a year. The series high was 16.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 3.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What Sweden Linseed Production shows
Sweden Linseed Production was 4.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023. Sweden’s linseed production during the period 2015–2024 represented a specialized segment of the country’s agricultural sector, influenced by climatic conditions, sustainable farming practices, market demand, and changes in crop allocation.
A 78.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 13.20 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +58.2% in 2022.
Ranks 15 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 15 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
Sweden 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 | 4.00 | 0% |
| 2023 | 4.00 | −54% |
| 2022 | 8.70 | +58.2% |
| 2021 | 5.50 | +52.8% |
| 2020 Trough | 3.60 | −16.3% |
| 2019 | 4.30 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 4.00 | −48.7% |
| 2017 | 7.80 | −53.6% |
| 2016Peak | 16.80 | +20% |
| 2015 | 14.00 | — |
Regional context
How Sweden compares in Europe
Linseed Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Sweden 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.
According to the available production data, linseed output showed fluctuations throughout the decade, declining from approximately 14 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 4 thousand tonnes in 2024. The variation in production levels was mainly associated with changes in cultivated area, seasonal weather conditions, crop yield performance, and farmer decisions regarding crop profitability. Sweden’s agricultural sector is characterized by advanced farming technologies, efficient resource management, and a strong focus on environmentally sustainable production systems. These factors support the cultivation of specialty crops such as linseed, which provides raw materials for edible oils, nutritional products, animal feed, industrial oils, coatings, and renewable bio-based materials. The crop also contributes to agricultural diversification by supporting crop rotation systems and providing additional opportunities for farmers. However, Sweden’s colder climate, shorter growing seasons, limited agricultural land availability, and competition from other profitable crops influence the overall expansion potential of linseed cultivation. Growing consumer interest in plant-based nutrition, healthy oils, and sustainable products creates new opportunities for increasing the utilization of linseed-derived products. Swedish agricultural producers continue to focus on improving productivity through better crop varieties, precision farming techniques, and sustainable cultivation methods. Overall, Sweden’s linseed production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a small but strategically important agricultural activity supported by innovation and sustainability initiatives. Future growth depends on improving cultivation efficiency, strengthening domestic processing capacity, expanding market demand, and increasing the role of linseed within Sweden’s sustainable agricultural and bio-based product industries.
- Indicator
- Linseed Production
- Country
- Sweden
- 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 Sweden 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 Sweden Linseed Production in 2024?
Sweden Linseed Production was 4.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023.
How has Sweden Linseed Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Sweden Linseed Production moved from 14.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−71.4%), an average of −13% a year. The series high was 16.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 3.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest Sweden Linseed Production?
The highest value was 16.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 3.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What does the Sweden 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 Sweden 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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