Middle East: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern linseed market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -38.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Linseed Production in the Middle East

In value terms, linseed production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 18%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) remains the largest linseed producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. 96% of total volume. It was followed by Iraq (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total production.

In the United Arab Emirates, linseed production increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average linseed yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the linseed 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of linseed in the Middle East stood at X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the linseed harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of linseed increased by 70% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 911% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, linseed exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 980% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), comprising a 14% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linseed exports, with a CAGR of +72.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+19.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by +73 percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest linseed supplier in the Middle East, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In Turkey, linseed exports expanded at an average annual rate of +82.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.9%).

Linseed Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Linseed imports dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 316%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 263%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), committing a 4.7% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - each reached a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to linseed imports into Turkey stood at -8.2%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+9.6%) and Israel (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +9.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iran (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (+3.1 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-6.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported linseed in the Middle East, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.6% share.

In Turkey, linseed imports declined by an average annual rate of -3.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+7.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 71% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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