Linseed production in Austria
In 2024 Austria produced 1,320 t of linseed, the 30th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%. The record was 6,441 t in 2005. Area harvested: 1,300 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,320 t
- World rank
- 30 of 50
- 10-year change
- +28%
- Record
- 6,441 t
- 2005
Linseed in Austria, 2001–2024 (tonnes)
Austria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 0.9 (+7.2%)
- kg per person
- 0.14
- world 0.37
- 10-year change
- +28%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Czechia | 1,400 | 0.05% |
| 29 | Chile | 1,397 | 0.05% |
| 30 | Austria | 1,320 | 0.04% |
| 31 | Uzbekistan | 1,000 | 0.03% |
| 32 | Kenya | 968 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of linseed
Share of the world total; Austria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,320 | −15% | 1,300 | 1.02 |
| 2023 | 1,550 | −18% | 1,380 | 1.12 |
| 2022 | 1,900 | 0.0% | 1,590 | 1.19 |
| 2021 | 1,900 | +19% | 1,450 | 1.31 |
| 2020 | 1,600 | −6.4% | 1,180 | 1.36 |
| 2019 | 1,710 | +15% | 1,420 | 1.20 |
| 2018 | 1,490 | −17% | 1,380 | 1.08 |
| 2017 | 1,786 | +3.0% | 1,641 | 1.09 |
| 2016 | 1,734 | +45% | 1,289 | 1.35 |
| 2015 | 1,200 | +16% | 1,047 | 1.15 |
| 2014 | 1,035 | +65% | 824 | 1.26 |
| 2013 | 626 | −28% | 601 | 1.04 |
| 2012 | 871 | −3.9% | 691 | 1.26 |
| 2011 | 906 | +7.0% | 669 | 1.35 |
| 2010 | 847 | +32% | 669 | 1.27 |
| 2009 | 642 | −21% | 535 | 1.20 |
| 2008 | 812 | −66% | 677 | 1.20 |
| 2007 | 2,415 | −58% | 2,012 | 1.20 |
| 2006 | 5,765 | −10% | 4,804 | 1.20 |
| 2005 | 6,441 | +9.8% | 5,367 | 1.20 |
| 2004 | 5,868 | +4.2% | 4,890 | 1.20 |
| 2003 | 5,633 | +10% | 4,694 | 1.20 |
| 2002 | 5,100 | −19% | 4,200 | 1.21 |
| 2001 | 6,300 | — | 5,200 | 1.21 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,539 t USD 11.1 m
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 76
- Imports
- 18,247 t USD 19.2 m
- Importer rank
- 13 of 141
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 Austria?
Austria produced 1,320 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Austria rank in the world for production of linseed?
Austria ranked 30th of 50 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 39.2% of the world total.
How has the production of linseed in Austria changed?
It rose by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 6,441 t in 2005.
What is the yield of linseed in Austria?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,320 t from 1,300 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Austria export or import linseed?
In 2024 Austria reported exports of 4,539 t (USD 11.1 m) and imports of 18,247 t (USD 19.2 m), 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.
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.