Linseed production in Finland
In 2024 Finland produced 700 t of linseed, the 35th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 700 t in 2023. Area harvested: 600 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 700 t
- World rank
- 35 of 50
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 700 t
- 2023
Linseed in Finland, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Finland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.2
- world 0.9 (+23%)
- kg per person
- 0.12
- world 0.37
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Latvia | 800 | 0.03% |
| 34 | Peru | 734 | 0.02% |
| 35 | Finland | 700 | 0.02% |
| 36 | Lithuania | 640 | 0.02% |
| 37 | Spain | 430 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of linseed
Share of the world total; Finland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 700 | 0.0% | 600 | 1.17 |
| 2023 | 700 | +43% | 700 | 1.00 |
| 2022 | 490 | +23% | 490 | 1.00 |
| 2021 | 400 | 0.0% | 660 | 0.61 |
| 2020 | 400 | 0.0% | 600 | 0.67 |
| 2019 | 400 | −20% | 500 | 0.80 |
| 2018 | 500 | — | 800 | 0.63 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 119 t USD 165,000
- Exporter rank
- 40 of 76
- Imports
- 778 t USD 660,000
- Importer rank
- 52 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 Finland?
Finland produced 700 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Finland rank in the world for production of linseed?
Finland ranked 35th of 50 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 39.2% of the world total.
What is the yield of linseed in Finland?
1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (700 t from 600 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Finland export or import linseed?
In 2024 Finland reported exports of 119 t (USD 165,000) and imports of 778 t (USD 660,000), 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.