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Linseed market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of linseed in Asia declined from 1 617 thsd. t in 2018 to 1 423 thsd. t in 2021. This contraction was influenced by a lack of significant government support for cultivation in India, which limited production growth, while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains and trade. Growing consumer interest in functional linseed oil products provided some support to demand during this period.

Market volume recovered to 1 517 thsd. t in 2022 and expanded further to 1 715 thsd. t in 2023. This rebound was driven by sustained global demand for linseed oil and seeds, which boosted imports in 2022. In 2023, rising consumption in China and across Asia led to increased linseed imports, while stricter supply chain transparency and certification requirements emerged as key market-shaping factors.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production linseed in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of linseed, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of linseed, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Asia produced 1 561 K t of linseed, representing a modest increase of 2.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 23%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.7%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, at 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.7%	(0.7%)	2.6%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of growth, Asia's linseed exports declined in 2020. Exports stood at 341.1 K t, reflecting a sharp decrease of 26.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 20%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The peak export volume was reached in 2019 at 460.8 K t, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 31.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.0%	23.8%	(26.0%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Poland, and Germany were consistently the main destinations for Asia's linseed exports in kind. Belgium accounted for 40.7% of exports, Poland for 15.5%, and Germany for 5.3%. Together, these three countries represented 61.5% of total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Linseed exports from Asia increased for the third year in a row in 2020. Exports amounted to 206.8 M $ US, showing a robust growth of 10.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 67.1%, which corresponds to an annualized increase of 18.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.4%	21.1%	10.9%	18.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Belgium, Poland, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Asia's linseed exports in value terms. Belgium held a 38.6% share of exports, Poland 14.7%, and Germany 6.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 59.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia imported 290.3 K t of linseed, marking a decrease of 38.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 40.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 16.0%. The largest increase in imports was recorded in 2019, at 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	3.4%	(38.5%)	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada and Russia were the dominant suppliers of linseed to Asia in terms of volume. Together, they accounted for 83.6% of total imports in kind, with other destinations each contributing relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Linseed imports into Asia declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports totaled 205.0 M $ US, indicating a slight decrease of 2.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.3%)	(1.4%)	(2.7%)	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Canada and Russia remained the key partner countries for Asia's linseed imports in value terms. Their combined share accounted for 84.2% of total import flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io