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Linseed oil and fractions market in MERCOSUR

$Linseed oil and fractions market in MERCOSUR$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for linseed oil and fractions in MERCOSUR experienced significant fluctuations. Starting at 5 868 t in 2018, it dropped to 4 647 t in 2019, then rebounded sharply to 5 962 t in 2020.

In 2021, the market volume slightly decreased to 5 856 t, although production increased to 4 461 t, supported by the launch of refined and non-GMO products by key players like Archer Daniels Midland Company, which stimulated domestic output. The following year, the market volume fell further to 5 522 t.

By 2023, the market volume recovered to 5 884 t, driven by sustainable packaging innovations adopted by major manufacturers, aligning with growing consumer preference for eco-friendly options. In 2024, imports rose to 1 038 t, reflecting expanded use in cosmetic skincare lines and increasing demand for organic and refined linseed oil.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 oil and fractions in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of linseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of linseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

MERCOSUR's production of linseed oil and fractions rebounded in 2020 after two consecutive years of decline. The region produced 4 139 tonnes, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 2.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production fell by 45%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.1%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 4 046 tonnes, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2018 with a 31.6% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.6%)	(21.4%)	2.3%	(18.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil and fractions from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at just 5 tonnes, which was 5.5 times lower than the peak recorded in 2017. In 2020, foreign supplies of linseed oil and fractions from MERCOSUR totaled 17 tonnes, representing a substantial year-over-year increase of 177.3%. The most pronounced decline was observed in 2018 with an 81.9% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.9%)	19.6%	177.3%	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Panama, Bolivia, and Ecuador were the principal buyers of linseed oil and fractions from MERCOSUR, accounting for 21.8%, 16.6%, and 13.4% of exports in kind respectively. Together, these three countries represented 51.8% of total exports in kind during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest value in 2019 at 16 000 US dollars, which was 5.1 times lower than the peak recorded in 2017. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 70 000 US dollars worth of linseed oil and fractions, marking a significant increase of 333.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 79.3% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.3%)	(4.3%)	333.1%	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Panama, the United States, and Ecuador led the structure of exports in value terms, accounting for 30.1%, 11.2%, and 10.8% of exports respectively. Together, these three markets represented 52.1% of total export value during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed oil and fractions to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 607 tonnes, which was three times lower than the peak recorded in 2020. In 2020, MERCOSUR's imports of linseed oil and fractions amounted to 1 840 tonnes, representing a substantial 203.3% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 with a 21.3% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	(16.0%)	203.3%	26.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—Belgium and Germany—together accounted for 92.1% of total imports in kind. The remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values reached their lowest level in 2019 at 716 000 US dollars, which was 3.8 times lower than the peak recorded in 2020. In 2020, MERCOSUR's import volume of linseed oil and fractions was recorded at 2 728 000 US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 280.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 20.5% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	(13.0%)	280.9%	38.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and Germany remained the main suppliers of linseed oil and fractions to MERCOSUR, with a combined share of 83.6% of total imports in value terms. The remainder was fragmented across various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io