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Linseed oil-cake market in Western Europe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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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-cake market in Western Europe expanded strongly from 220 thousand tons in 2018 to 345 thousand tons in 2022, driven primarily by a steep rise in imports which more than tripled over the period. Domestic production fluctuated but remained a significant contributor to overall supply.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume softened to 331 thousand tons in 2023. This period saw foundational industry developments, including the French Linoléa alliance's 2021 harvest of 30,000 hectares of linseed and its target to reach 50,000 hectares by 2024, which directly expands the raw material base for oil-cake production. Simultaneously, major player Lesieur committed to using 100% French linseed oil in its Isio 4 product by 2024, bolstering local processing and by-product utilization.

The market environment in 2024 was shaped by continued investment in production facility modernization, enhancing oil-cake yield. Stricter EU allergen labeling requirements and growing demand for sustainable, plant-based proteins in animal feed further integrated linseed oil-cake into value chains.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K 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 Austria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria 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 Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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-cake in Western Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of linseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of linseed oil-cake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Western Europe's linseed oil-cake production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 316.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 7.6% rise from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 283.7 thousand tonnes, representing a notable 10.4% 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%	(10.4%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports linseed oil-cake from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Linseed oil-cake exports from Western Europe have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports stood at 25.4 thousand tonnes, which is a sharp 68.8% drop from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 76.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -38.1%.

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	(8.4%)	(17.2%)	(68.8%)	(38.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland were the main destinations for linseed oil-cake exports from Western Europe. The United Kingdom accounted for 3.4% of exports in kind, Italy for 2.9%, and Poland for 1.9%, together making up 8.2% of total exports.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Western Europe's linseed oil-cake exports in value terms rebounded. In 2019, exports hit a low of 50 394 thousand US dollars, following a 5.0% decrease in 2018. By 2020, exports had risen to 55 526 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 10.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	(0.5%)	10.2%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland held the largest shares of linseed oil-cake exports from Western Europe. The United Kingdom contributed 3.2% of exports in value, Italy 3.1%, and Poland 2.6%, collectively accounting for 8.9% 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-cake to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Linseed oil-cake imports into Western Europe have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 36.0 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp 45.6% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 59.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.7%.

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	5.7%	3.3%	45.6%	16.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated linseed oil-cake imports into Western Europe. Russia accounted for 3.5% of imports in kind, Estonia for 2.3%, and Kazakhstan for 1.4%, together representing just 7.2% of total imports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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, K $ US

In 2020, linseed oil-cake imports into Western Europe in value terms reached 50 418 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.8% gain from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 44 321 thousand US dollars, after a 3.1% decline that year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	(3.1%)	13.8%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, imports in value terms of linseed oil-cake to Western Europe were spread across a wide range of partner countries. Russia accounted for 2.9% of imports in value, Estonia for 2.0%, and Kazakhstan for 1.4%, together making up only 6.3% of total 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