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Linseed market in Western Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Europe" region includes following countries:

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The linseed market volume in Western Europe expanded from 577 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 705 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was primarily fueled by increasing consumer awareness of health benefits and rising use of linseed oil in the food and cosmetics industries, a trend that began in 2018 and likely persisted through the period.

After 2020, the market entered a downturn, declining to 579 thousand tons in 2021 and further to 505 thousand tons in 2022.

In 2023, the market rebounded to 577 thousand tons, matching the 2018 level, supported by continuing consumer demand for organic, cold-pressed linseed oil and sustainable products across the region.

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 Western Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in kind, 2018-2023, t
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. 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 Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria 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 Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria 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 Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria 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 Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria 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 Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of linseed, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of linseed, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, Western Europe's linseed production volume increased in 2020. The region produced 61 427 tonnes of linseed that year, marking a significant 29.2% improvement compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 19.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 47 545 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year drop occurred in 2018 with a 35.7% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.7%)	(3.3%)	29.2%	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Linseed production in Western Europe increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. The output was valued at 174.6 million US dollars, representing a substantial 56.8% uptick from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 111.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 41.3% that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.3%)	0.2%	56.8%	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Western Europe's linseed export volume declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The region exported 57.1 thousand tonnes of linseed, which is 21.2% less than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 55%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -23.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	(39.3%)	(21.2%)	(23.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for linseed exports from Western Europe. The United Kingdom accounted for 9.3% of exports in kind, Denmark for 3.9%, and Switzerland for 2.8%, with these three countries together taking only 16.0% of total exports. The remaining 84.0% was distributed among numerous smaller partners, each with modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Linseed shipments from Western Europe increased in value for the second consecutive year in 2020. Exports registered 143.4 million US dollars, showing a 17.6% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 27%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 109.2 million US dollars, which also saw a decline of 3.2% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	11.6%	17.6%	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of linseed exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. The United Kingdom accounted for 9.4% of exports in value terms, Denmark for 4.7%, and Switzerland for 2.7%, with these three countries jointly representing only 16.8% of total flows. The remaining 83.2% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Western Europe's linseed imports increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports reached 700.7 thousand tonnes, which is 2.7% more than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 15.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	5.5%	2.7%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, three key markets dominated linseed imports into Western Europe in kind: Russia, Kazakhstan, and Canada. Together, they accounted for 70.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Linseed imports into Western Europe increased in value for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports stood at 435.5 million US dollars, showing a significant 14.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 23.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	6.7%	14.5%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Canada remained the leading sources for linseed imports into Western Europe in value terms. Russia accounted for 27.8% of imports, Kazakhstan for 26.0%, and Canada for 9.4%, with these three countries together representing 63.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io