Czech Republic: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech linseed market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Linseed Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, linseed production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of linseed in the Czech Republic dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -4.7% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 109%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average linseed yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the linseed harvested area in the Czech Republic fell to X ha, with a decrease of -14.8% against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Linseed Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of linseed were exported from the Czech Republic; increasing by 8.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linseed exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 130%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of linseed exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +59.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for linseed exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 79% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +71.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average linseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linseed Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, linseed imports into the Czech Republic rose sharply to X tons, growing by 15% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linseed imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 131%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest linseed supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, linseed imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at +45.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+18.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+77.3% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linseed to the Czech Republic, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan amounted to +54.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+23.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+80.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average linseed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Moldova ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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