Global Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size

For the third year in a row, the global linseed market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Linseed Production

In value terms, linseed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Canada (X tons), with a combined 71% share of global production. China, India, the United States, Ethiopia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the global average linseed yield expanded modestly to X kg per ha, picking up by 2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average linseed yield remained 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, approx. X ha of linseed were harvested worldwide; which is down by -7.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, linseed harvested area increased by +28.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to linseed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Linseed Exports

Exports

In 2022, the amount of linseed exported worldwide contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -6.8% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the largest exporters of linseedin the world, together reaching near 66% of total exports. Canada (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 17% share of total exports. Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +72.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest linseed supplying countries worldwide were Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined 67% share of global exports. Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +82.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average linseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +67.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Linseed Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X tons of linseed were imported worldwide; increasing by 7.5% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, linseed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +87.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), the United States (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the key importers of linseed, together achieving 79% of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (X tons), Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - each amounted to an 8.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +52.7%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 60% share of global imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Turkey, Italy and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +40.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +73.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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