Linseed production in Argentina
In 2024 Argentina produced 24,998 t of linseed, the 12th largest in the world (0.83% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%. The record was 920,000 t in 1978. Area harvested: 22,455 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 24,998 t
- World rank
- 12 of 50
- 10-year change
- +45%
- Record
- 920,000 t
- 1978
Linseed in Argentina, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.83%
- 0.65% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 0.9 (+17%)
- kg per person
- 0.55
- world 0.37
- 10-year change
- +45%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | United Kingdom | 31,038 | 1.0% |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 27,819 | 0.92% |
| 12 | Argentina | 24,998 | 0.83% |
| 13 | Nepal | 9,136 | 0.30% |
| 14 | Egypt | 8,000 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of linseed
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,998 | 0.0% | 22,455 | 1.11 |
| 2023 | 24,998 | −14% | 22,455 | 1.11 |
| 2022 | 29,232 | +137% | 17,144 | 1.71 |
| 2021 | 12,358 | −37% | 11,061 | 1.12 |
| 2020 | 19,515 | +96% | 14,246 | 1.37 |
| 2019 | 9,950 | −49% | 9,046 | 1.10 |
| 2018 | 19,515 | +44% | 14,246 | 1.37 |
| 2017 | 13,575 | −18% | 12,400 | 1.09 |
| 2016 | 16,610 | −17% | 13,000 | 1.28 |
| 2015 | 20,085 | +16% | 17,000 | 1.18 |
| 2014 | 17,255 | −16% | 14,700 | 1.17 |
| 2013 | 20,430 | +20% | 17,900 | 1.14 |
| 2012 | 17,070 | −20% | 14,600 | 1.17 |
| 2011 | 21,390 | −34% | 16,630 | 1.29 |
| 2010 | 32,170 | +65% | 25,600 | 1.26 |
| 2009 | 19,505 | +104% | 17,370 | 1.12 |
| 2008 | 9,564 | −72% | 9,450 | 1.01 |
| 2007 | 34,065 | −37% | 28,400 | 1.20 |
| 2006 | 53,780 | +49% | 46,690 | 1.15 |
| 2005 | 36,100 | +23% | 37,180 | 0.97 |
| 2004 | 29,280 | +160% | 28,800 | 1.02 |
| 2003 | 11,250 | −27% | 13,800 | 0.82 |
| 2002 | 15,500 | −30% | 19,540 | 0.79 |
| 2001 | 22,300 | −52% | 28,135 | 0.79 |
| 2000 | 46,917 | −45% | 67,875 | 0.69 |
| 1999 | 85,673 | +14% | 101,545 | 0.84 |
| 1998 | 75,148 | +4.8% | 107,075 | 0.70 |
| 1997 | 71,707 | −53% | 88,740 | 0.81 |
| 1996 | 152,660 | +0.3% | 192,700 | 0.79 |
| 1995 | 152,182 | +35% | 152,835 | 1.00 |
| 1994 | 112,560 | −36% | 141,970 | 0.79 |
| 1993 | 176,500 | −49% | 206,500 | 0.85 |
| 1992 | 342,900 | −25% | 416,400 | 0.82 |
| 1991 | 456,800 | −11% | 572,600 | 0.80 |
| 1990 | 514,200 | +24% | 565,300 | 0.91 |
| 1989 | 416,000 | −22% | 560,400 | 0.74 |
| 1988 | 535,000 | −14% | 655,200 | 0.82 |
| 1987 | 622,000 | +35% | 744,500 | 0.84 |
| 1986 | 460,000 | −8.0% | 688,000 | 0.67 |
| 1985 | 500,000 | −24% | 603,000 | 0.83 |
| 1984 | 660,000 | −9.6% | 804,400 | 0.82 |
| 1983 | 730,000 | +22% | 864,000 | 0.84 |
| 1982 | 600,000 | +2.6% | 818,000 | 0.73 |
| 1981 | 585,000 | −21% | 726,000 | 0.81 |
| 1980 | 743,000 | +24% | 978,000 | 0.76 |
| 1979 | 600,000 | −35% | 817,000 | 0.73 |
| 1978 | 920,000 | +32% | 884,000 | 1.04 |
| 1977 | 695,000 | +84% | 674,000 | 1.03 |
| 1976 | 377,000 | −1.0% | 446,400 | 0.84 |
| 1975 | 380,700 | +28% | 500,600 | 0.76 |
| 1974 | 297,000 | −10.0% | 389,600 | 0.76 |
| 1973 | 330,000 | +4.6% | 441,100 | 0.75 |
| 1972 | 315,600 | −61% | 450,860 | 0.70 |
| 1971 | 800,000 | +3.2% | 833,800 | 0.96 |
| 1970 | 775,000 | +52% | 790,800 | 0.98 |
| 1969 | 510,000 | −13% | 809,500 | 0.63 |
| 1968 | 585,000 | +1.4% | 616,300 | 0.95 |
| 1967 | 577,000 | +1.2% | 800,700 | 0.72 |
| 1966 | 570,000 | −30% | 1,004,000 | 0.57 |
| 1965 | 815,000 | +5.7% | 1,084,300 | 0.75 |
| 1964 | 771,000 | −8.1% | 1,216,700 | 0.63 |
| 1963 | 838,600 | +2.5% | 1,315,300 | 0.64 |
| 1962 | 818,000 | +9.1% | 1,171,700 | 0.70 |
| 1961 | 750,000 | — | 1,087,000 | 0.69 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6,394 t USD 2.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 18 of 76
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of linseed in Argentina?
Argentina produced 24,998 t in 2024, 0.83% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of linseed?
Argentina ranked 12th of 50 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 39.2% of the world total.
How has the production of linseed in Argentina changed?
It rose by 45% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 920,000 t in 1978.
What is the yield of linseed in Argentina?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,998 t from 22,455 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Argentina export or import linseed?
In 2024 Argentina reported exports of 6,394 t (USD 2.4 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.