Iran: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian linseed market increased by 2.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight decrease. Linseed consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Production in Iran

In value terms, linseed production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 65%. Linseed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of linseed in Iran stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of linseed production in Iran stood at less than X ha, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of linseed, when their volume decreased by -0.4% to X kg. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 1,601%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linseed exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,082% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for linseed exports from Iran, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +8,800.0%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for linseed exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +1,571.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Pakistan amounted to +45.6% per year.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Iran

Linseed imports into Iran contracted slightly to X tons in 2022, waning by -1.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linseed imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of linseed to Iran, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, linseed imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +30.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-15.3% per year) and Turkey (-14.3% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linseed to Iran, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +27.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-12.2% per year) and Turkey (-13.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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