Linseed oil-cake market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, UK linseed oil-cake production showed considerable variation, starting at 16 700 tons in 2018 and reaching 21 700 tons in 2023, with a sharp peak of 26 500 tons in 2022. Market size mirrored this pattern, growing from 17 825 tons to 25 229 tons over the period and peaking at 30 017 tons in 2022. The overall trajectory was shaped by evolving demand for linseed oil in health and wellness applications, which directly influenced the output of its solid residue.

The market expansion in 2019 was fueled by rising consumer awareness of linseed oil's omega-3 benefits, increasing demand for linseed products and their by-products. This growth was interrupted in 2020 when COVID-19 pandemic disruptions caused production to fall to 14 300 tons. A recovery followed in 2021, coinciding with global capacity additions in linseed oil extraction, notably the commissioning of the world's largest linseed oil plant in Russia.

Production soared in 2022, supported by a strong consumer shift towards organic flaxseed oil and sustainable alternatives. However, this growth was tempered by global supply chain disruptions affecting seed availability. Output subsequently declined in 2023 to 21 700 tons as seed shortages led to the closure of some small oil mills, highlighting the market's sensitivity to agricultural supply conditions.

Production linseed oil-cake in the United Kingdom

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Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom ranked as the 14th largest producer of linseed oil-cake globally.

Top producers of linseed oil-cake, 2018-2021

World map of production of linseed oil-cake, 2018-2021

In 2021, the United Kingdom produced 16 500 tonnes of linseed oil-cake, marking a 15.4% increase from 2020. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 14 300 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 with 17 400 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, falling by 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports linseed oil-cake from the United Kingdom

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Exports of linseed oil-cake from the United Kingdom showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports hit a low of 0.1 tonnes, but by 2021, they surged to 47 tonnes, representing a dramatic 2,180.8% increase from the previous year. This shift resulted in a 409-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 98.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium and Ireland were the top two markets for the United Kingdom's linseed oil-cake exports, together accounting for 85.0% of the total volume. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values for linseed oil-cake from the United Kingdom displayed an unstable trend over this timeframe. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 0.2 thousand US dollars, but by 2021, they rose to 31 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 1,423.3% compared to 2020. The peak occurred in 2018, with a 208-fold difference between the high that year and the low in 2019. The largest decline was in 2019 at 99.5%.

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

During 2018–2021, Ireland, Sweden, and Belgium formed the main cluster of markets for the United Kingdom's linseed oil-cake exports in value terms. Ireland accounted for 53.2%, Sweden for 23.1%, and Belgium for 16.0%, collectively making up 92.3% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports linseed oil-cake to the United Kingdom

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Imports of linseed oil-cake into the United Kingdom experienced irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. In 2018, imports were at their lowest, but by 2019, they peaked at 7 730 tonnes, showing a 581.5% increase. In 2021, imports stood at 4 991 tonnes, up 29.7% from the previous year. The difference between the 2019 high and the 2018 low was 6.8-fold. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 50.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium and Russia were the dominant sources for linseed oil-cake imports into the United Kingdom, jointly representing 80.7% of total volume. The rest was shared among smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values for linseed oil-cake into the United Kingdom showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2018, imports were at their lowest, but by 2021, they reached 2 232 thousand US dollars, a 51.5% rise from the year before. The difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2018 was 5.1-fold. The largest decline was in 2020 at 26.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 357.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belgium accounted for 75.2% of the total value of linseed oil-cake imports into the United Kingdom, with the remaining flows spread across multiple smaller partners.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021