Linseed trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in linseed was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 2.05 million tonnes. That is an increase of 54% since 2017, and down 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.26B | 2.05M t |
| 2023 | $1.45B | 2.46M t |
| 2022 | $1.58B | 1.88M t |
| 2021 | $1.30B | 1.68M t |
| 2020 | $972.1M | 1.69M t |
| 2019 | $872.2M | 1.82M t |
| 2018 | $800.0M | 1.70M t |
| 2017 | $818.3M | 1.66M t |
Top linseed exporting countries
Russia is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Kazakhstan and Canada. The top three supply 69% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $471.7M | 37% |
| Kazakhstan | $250.3M | 20% |
| Canada | $152.3M | 12% |
| Belgium | $72.9M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $67.8M | 5.4% |
| Ukraine | $40.8M | 3.2% |
| India | $28.9M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $24.9M | 2% |
| France | $14.3M | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $12.6M | 1% |
| Germany | $12.6M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $11.6M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Belgium and Germany. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 60% across 187 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $349.8M | 28% |
| Belgium | $284.6M | 23% |
| Germany | $123.3M | 9.8% |
| United States | $105.4M | 8.4% |
| Poland | $70.5M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $52.2M | 4.2% |
| France | $36.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $32.3M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $19.4M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18.2M | 1.5% |
| Afghanistan | $16.2M | 1.3% |
| Latvia | $13.7M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $1.23 per kg and Russia $0.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1204: Oil seeds; linseed, whether or not broken. HS 1204 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most linseed?
Russia exported $471.7 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Kazakhstan (20%) and Canada (12%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most linseed?
China imported $349.8 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Belgium (23%) and Germany (10%). The top three importers together take 60%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in linseed?
It was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 2.05 million tonnes. That is an increase of 54% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.58 billion. 107 countries reported exports and 187 reported imports.
What is the average price of linseed per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, India averaged $1.23 per kg and Russia $0.50 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for linseed?
The HS code for linseed is heading 1204, in chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1204 page.
How can I find linseed buyers and suppliers?
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