How much linseed does Kazakhstan produce and export?
Kazakhstan is the 2nd largest producer of linseed: 759,591 tonnes in 2024, 25% of the world's 3 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $239.7 million in 2024, 19% of world exports of linseed (HS 1204) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 32% of its linseed exports by value.
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Kazakhstan's linseed production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 759,591 tonnes | 25% | +6.1% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| <0.1% | 5.2% | 31% | 25% |
Kazakhstan's linseed exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $239.7 million | 19% | 449,638 t | $533 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1204 (Linseed).
Where Kazakhstan's linseed goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Kazakhstan's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76M | 32% |
| Belgium | $71M | 30% |
| Afghanistan | $15M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $12M | 5.1% |
| Russia | $10M | 4% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Kazakhstan linseed: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/KAZ/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.