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Linseed oil and fractions market in Switzerland

$Linseed oil and fractions market in Switzerland$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Swiss market for linseed oil and fractions expanded significantly between 2018 and 2022, with total volume rising from 1,109 tonnes to a peak of 1,439 tonnes. This growth was supported by a consistent increase in domestic production, which grew from 800 tonnes to 1,200 tonnes over the same period.

After reaching its highest point in 2022, the market contracted to 1,354 tonnes in 2023. This reduction coincided with a decline in production to 1,100 tonnes, while import levels showed considerable annual variation throughout the observed timeframe.

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 Switzerland
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland 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 Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland 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 Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Switzerland 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 Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Switzerland 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland 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 Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Switzerland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Switzerland 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 Switzerland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Switzerland 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Switzerland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Switzerland

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

Switzerland's production of linseed oil and fractions has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 000 tonnes, marking a significant 11.1% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 42.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 12.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.3%	12.5%	11.1%	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil and fractions from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 21-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Switzerland exported 2.2 tonnes of linseed oil and fractions, representing a sharp 219.0% year-over-year increase. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.7 tonnes, with the largest decline that year reaching 86.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.2%)	(86.8%)	219.0%	(46.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, South Africa, and India emerged as the main markets for Switzerland's exports in kind. Italy accounted for 32.6% of exports, South Africa for 26.4%, and India for 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 67.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. There was a 14.1-fold variation between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, Switzerland exported 24 000 US dollars worth of linseed oil and fractions, a dramatic 83.6% rise from the year before. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 000 US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 82.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.5%)	(82.9%)	83.6%	(49.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, South Africa, and Germany were the primary buyers of Swiss linseed oil and fractions in value terms. Italy made up 40.3% of exports, South Africa 20.4%, and Germany 9.1%. Collectively, these three markets comprised 69.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed oil and fractions to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Switzerland imported 388.9 tonnes of linseed oil and fractions, up 52.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 39.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 255.0 tonnes, when the largest decline of 18.7% occurred.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	(18.7%)	52.5%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Romania formed the main cluster of markets for Switzerland's imports in kind. Germany contributed 27.6% of imports, Belgium 26.1%, and Romania 13.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 67.4% 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 Switzerland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Switzerland's imports of linseed oil and fractions reached 1 700 000 US dollars, a strong 24.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 26.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	(4.8%)	24.3%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Germany, Kazakhstan, and Romania—together absorbed 64.5% of Switzerland's total import value for linseed oil and fractions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io