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Linseed oil and fractions market in Western Europe

$Linseed oil and fractions market in Western Europe$

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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 oil market in Western Europe showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Consumption increased by 14% in 2019 to nearly 159 thousand tonnes, but then contracted by 11% in 2020. The market stabilized in 2021 around 141 thousand tonnes before facing a sharp decline of 27% in 2022 to 103 thousand tonnes, followed by a further 11% drop in 2023 to 92.5 thousand tonnes.

The market contraction in 2023 was influenced by global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material prices, which constrained availability and increased costs. Simultaneously, regulatory changes focusing on organic product labeling and traceability requirements introduced additional compliance pressures for market participants. Underlying these challenges, consumer demand continued to shift towards healthy and sustainable plant-based oils, supporting product innovation and investment in organic farming methods.

Looking at 2024, market dynamics continue to be shaped by tightening regulatory standards for labeling and traceability, alongside ongoing efforts by companies to introduce innovative packaging and expand organic-certified product lines. These factors, combined with persistent global supply chain considerations, are key influences on the linseed oil sector in Western Europe.

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, 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 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 oil and fractions in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

Western Europe's production of linseed oil and fractions saw a two-year period of growth before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 201.1 thousand tons, representing a 7.6% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production fell to 180.0 thousand tons, marking a significant 10.5% decrease compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	7.6%	(10.5%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Europe's production of linseed oil and fractions in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, production hit its lowest point at 305.1 million US dollars, reflecting a 7.2% decline from the previous year. The following year, in 2019, production rebounded with a substantial 13.8% increase. By 2020, production reached 361.8 million US dollars, showing a 4.2% gain over 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	13.8%	4.2%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil and fractions from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of linseed oil and fractions from Western Europe declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports peaked at 77.6 thousand tons, marking a 14.9% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, exports dropped by 10.0%, and by 2020, they fell further to 64.0 thousand tons, representing an 8.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%.

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	14.9%	(10.0%)	(8.4%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of linseed oil and fractions from Western Europe in volume terms were not concentrated in a few key markets. The top three destinations—Norway (4.9% of exports), Japan (4.8%), and China (4.0%)—together accounted for only 13.7% 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 Western Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2019, the value of linseed oil and fractions exports from Western Europe reached its lowest point at 120.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 4.9% decline from the previous year. However, in 2020, exports rebounded to 128.5 million US dollars, showing a modest 6.7% increase over 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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	3.8%	(4.9%)	6.7%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of linseed oil and fractions from Western Europe in value terms were spread across many countries. The top three destinations—Japan (5.0% of exports), Norway (4.3%), and Italy (3.8%)—together accounted for only 13.1% 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 Western Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports linseed oil and fractions to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of linseed oil and fractions into Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports peaked at 30.5 thousand tons, representing a substantial 57.6% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, imports fell by 10.0%, and by 2020, they decreased further to 25.4 thousand tons, marking a 7.5% drop compared to 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 31.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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	57.6%	(10.0%)	(7.5%)	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the key sources for imports of linseed oil and fractions into Western Europe in volume terms were the United States (3.0% of imports), Poland (1.4%), and Czechia (0.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 5.2% 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

In 2019, the value of linseed oil and fractions imports into Western Europe reached its lowest point at 74.6 million US dollars, reflecting a 9.0% decline from the previous year. However, in 2020, imports rebounded to 83.1 million US dollars, showing an 11.4% increase over 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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	3.2%	(9.0%)	11.4%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of imports in value terms was dispersed. The top three sources—the United States (3.2% of imports), Poland (1.2%), and Czechia (1.0%)—together formed just 5.4% of total import flows, with the remaining 94.6% distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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