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.
Ukraine Linseed Production was 66.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 22.7% on 2023. Ukraine’s linseed production sector experienced notable fluctuations between 2015 and 2024, reflecting changes in agricultural conditions, cultivation patterns, market demand, and developments within the country’s broader farming industry.
Ukraine Linseed Production moved from 76.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 66.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−13.4%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 92.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 15.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2019) is 76.77 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +168.5% in 2021.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Ukraine ranks 6 for 2024, behind Kazakhstan (759.6 Thousand Tonnes) and China (280 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 2.2% 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 | 66.16 | +22.7% |
| 2023 | 53.91 | +96.2% |
| 2022 | 27.48 | −34.9% |
| 2021 | 42.23 | +168.5% |
| 2020 | 15.73 | +2.2% |
| 2019 Trough | 15.39 | −35.8% |
| 2018 | 23.99 | −48% |
| 2017 | 46.14 | −49.9% |
| 2016Peak | 92.16 | +20.7% |
| 2015 | 76.38 | — |
Regional context
Linseed Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Ukraine 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 decreased slightly from approximately 76.38 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 66.16 thousand tonnes in 2024, although production levels varied significantly throughout the decade. The fluctuations were influenced by changes in cultivated area, crop yields, weather conditions, input availability, and economic factors affecting agricultural decisions. Ukraine possesses some of the most favourable agricultural resources in Europe, including extensive farmland, fertile soils, and established crop production expertise, which provide strong potential for linseed cultivation. The crop contributes to agricultural diversification and supports multiple industries through applications in edible oils, nutritional products, animal feed, industrial oils, coatings, and renewable bio-based materials. Ukrainian farmers benefit from improving agricultural technologies, mechanization, and modern crop management practices that enhance productivity and efficiency. However, the linseed industry faces challenges such as competition from other high-value oilseed crops, changing market conditions, infrastructure limitations, and economic uncertainties that influence production decisions. Increasing global demand for natural oils, sustainable ingredients, and environmentally friendly materials provides opportunities for Ukraine to strengthen its role in the international linseed market. The country’s export-oriented agricultural sector also creates potential for expanding linseed processing and value-added production. Overall, Ukraine’s linseed production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a dynamic agricultural segment with strong production capability but considerable fluctuations. Future growth will depend on improving farm efficiency, strengthening processing infrastructure, expanding international trade opportunities, and promoting sustainable cultivation practices to enhance competitiveness within the global 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.
Ukraine Linseed Production was 66.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 22.7% on 2023.
Ukraine Linseed Production moved from 76.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 66.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−13.4%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 92.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 15.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 92.16 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 15.39 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
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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