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Linseed market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Australian linseed market volume grew from 8 000 t to over 12 000 t, driven by rising imports which offset a dip in domestic production. This expansion aligned with increased consumer demand for health and wellness products, which made linseed an attractive import commodity to fill the health food niche. In Western Australia, a market development program aimed at supporting future growers involved seed cleaners, oil crushers, and retailers to prepare for local production.

After peaking in 2020, the market contracted sharply to 7 215 t in 2021 and continued to decline, stabilizing around 7 100 t in 2022 before falling to 6 609 t in 2023. The downturn coincided with sourcing difficulties for Certified Organic linseed seed due to unfavorable weather, weed pressure, and insect damage, which reduced crop yields and made alternative crops more appealing to farmers. While domestic production recovered to 7 000 t in 2022‑2023, imports collapsed from over 6 000 t in 2020 to just 128 t in 2023, indicating a tightening of supply.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Australia was one of the world's leading linseed producers from 2018 to 2021, ranking 16th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of linseed, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of linseed, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Australia produced 6 000 tonnes of linseed, which remained virtually unchanged from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6 000 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 14.3% that year. In contrast, 2020 saw no change in production levels.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.3%)	-	-	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed from Australia

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 32 tonnes, then peaked in 2021 at 118 tonnes, representing a 3.7-fold increase. The 2021 export volume marked a significant uptick of 270.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 72.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	216.9%	(72.5%)	270.0%	47.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Australian linseed exports in kind were New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Thailand, which together accounted for 81.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Noticeable fluctuations characterized the export market in value terms during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 81 000 US dollars, then peaked in 2021 at 287 000 US dollars, showing a 3.5-fold increase. The 2021 value represented an advance of 254.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 34.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.9%	(34.3%)	254.7%	42.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand (46.3% of exports in value terms), Thailand (22.5%), and New Caledonia (6.9%) were the main destinations for Australian linseed exports, together accounting for 75.7% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed to Australia

Imports in kind, t

The import market in kind exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports were at their lowest in 2018, then peaked in 2020 at 6 378 tonnes, showing a 6.3-fold increase between these years. In 2021, imports totalled 1 333 tonnes, representing a sudden decrease of 79.1% compared to 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 250.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	250.2%	79.9%	(79.1%)	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Canada (63.9% of imports in kind), Russia (14.1%), and the United States (10.4%) were the main sources of linseed imports to Australia, together accounting for 88.4% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their minimum in 2018, then peaked in 2020 at 5 140 000 US dollars, with a 5.2-fold increase between these years. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 250 000 US dollars, showing a drop of 75.7% compared to 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 177.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	177.5%	87.2%	(75.7%)	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Canada (61.4% of imports in value terms), Russia (12.4%), and the United States (8.8%) were the primary sources in the geographical breakdown of linseed imports to Australia, with a combined share of 82.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io