France: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in France

The French linseed market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -19.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Production in France

In value terms, linseed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of linseed in France contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by -2.2% compared with 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average linseed yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The linseed harvested area in France fell to X ha in 2022, waning by -7.2% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to linseed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Linseed Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of linseed exported from France rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 5.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linseed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for linseed exports from France, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, linseed exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+179.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for linseed exports from France, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+159.1% per year) and Germany (+38.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, linseed export price increased by +53.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linseed Imports

Imports into France

Linseed imports into France stood at X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +76.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of linseed imports to France, together comprising 92% of total imports. Canada, Poland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest linseed suppliers to France, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Poland, Canada and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.1%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +33.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average linseed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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