How much linseed does Canada produce and export?
Canada is the 4th largest producer of linseed: 257,974 tonnes in 2024, 8.6% of the world's 3 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $151.9 million in 2024, 12% of world exports of linseed (HS 1204) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 55% of its linseed exports by value.
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Canada's linseed production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 257,974 tonnes | 8.6% | -11.6% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31% | 35% | 23% | 17% | 8.6% |
Canada's linseed exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $151.9 million | 12% | 220,003 t | $691 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1204 (Linseed).
Where Canada's linseed goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Canada's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83M | 55% |
| Belgium | $28M | 19% |
| China | $21M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $2M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $2M | 1.3% |
Canada as a buyer of linseed
Canada imported $13.7 million of linseed (HS 1204) in 2024, 1.1% of world imports, ranked #13.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Canada linseed: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/CAN/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.