How much linseed does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the largest producer of linseed: 1.2 million tonnes in 2024, 39% of the world's 3 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $471.5 million in 2024, 38% of world exports of linseed (HS 1204) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 53% of its linseed exports by value.
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Russia's linseed production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.2 million tonnes | 39% | +12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 9.9% | 23% | 39% |
Russia's linseed exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $471.5 million | 38% | 935,169 t | $504 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1204 (Linseed).
Where Russia's linseed goes
Russia as a buyer of linseed
Russia imported $10.1 million of linseed (HS 1204) in 2024, 0.8% of world imports, ranked #15.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Russia linseed: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/RUS/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.