How much linseed does Belgium export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $72.1 million in 2024, 5.8% of world exports of linseed (HS 1204) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the Netherlands, which takes 40% of its linseed exports by value.
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Belgium's linseed exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $72.1 million | 5.8% | 101,075 t | $713 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1204 (Linseed).
Where Belgium's linseed goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Belgium's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $29M | 40% |
| Germany | $21M | 29% |
| France | $12M | 17% |
| Denmark | $4M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $717,297 | 1% |
Belgium as a buyer of linseed
Belgium imported $276.6 million of linseed (HS 1204) in 2024, 22% of world imports, ranked #2. Of its $276.6 million of linseed imports in 2024, 48% came from Russia and 26% from Kazakhstan, among 35 suppliers. Largest sources: Russia (48%), Kazakhstan (26%), Canada (10%), Latvia (2.8%), France (2.4%).
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Belgium linseed: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/BEL/linseed/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.