Southern Asia: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian linseed market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Linseed Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, linseed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

India (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of linseed production, comprising approx. 70% of total volume. Moreover, linseed production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Afghanistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Nepal (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in India amounted to -2.7%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Afghanistan (+29.5% per year) and Nepal (+22.8% per year).

The average linseed yield expanded significantly to X kg per ha in 2022, growing by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, linseed yield decreased by -10.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 35%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 linseed harvested area in Southern Asia declined to X ha, with a decrease of -7.2% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Linseed Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of linseed were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,023% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,083% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Afghanistan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) - together made up 4.3% of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the linseed exports, with a CAGR of +24.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Afghanistan (+4.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nepal (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+26 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Afghanistan and Nepal saw its share reduced by -8.6% and -16.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest linseed supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to +27.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Afghanistan (+5.3% per year) and Nepal (-4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 26% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +81.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linseed Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of linseed increased by 61% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 576%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 527% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan was the key importer of linseed in Southern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 78% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), mixing up a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to linseed imports into Afghanistan stood at +4.8%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+66.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +66.1% from 2012-2022. Bangladesh (+21 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Afghanistan saw its share reduced by -20.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported linseed in Southern Asia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Afghanistan amounted to +7.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -9.6% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, linseed import price increased by +50.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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