> In 2024 Latvia produced 800 t of linseed, the 33rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 33%.

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# Linseed production in Latvia

In 2024 Latvia produced 800 t of linseed, the 33rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 33%. The record was 1,500 t in 2002. Area harvested: 400 ha, yield 2.0 t/ha.

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Production, 2024800 t
World rank33 of 50
10-year change+33%
Record1,500 t2002

## Linseed in Latvia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## Latvia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.02% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.0world 0.9 (+111%)
kg per person0.43world 0.37
10-year change+33%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/uzbekistan/) | 1,000 | 0.03% |
| 32 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/kenya/) | 968 | 0.03% |
| 33 | **Latvia** | 800 | 0.03% |
| 34 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/peru/) | 734 | 0.02% |
| 35 | [Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/finland/) | 700 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 50 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/)

### Map of world production of linseed

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Share of the world total; Latvia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 800 | +60% | 400 | 2.00 |
| 2023 | 500 | +150% | 400 | 1.25 |
| 2022 | 200 | +100% | 200 | 1.00 |
| 2021 | 100 | 0.0% | 100 | 1.00 |
| 2020 | 100 | 0.0% | 100 | 1.00 |
| 2019 | 100 | 0.0% | 100 | 1.00 |
| 2018 | 100 | −67% | 100 | 1.00 |
| 2017 | 300 | +50% | 300 | 1.00 |
| 2016 | 200 | −33% | 100 | 2.00 |
| 2015 | 300 | −50% | 300 | 1.00 |
| 2014 | 600 | +200% | 400 | 1.50 |
| 2013 | 200 | −33% | 100 | 2.00 |
| 2012 | 300 | −80% | 300 | 1.00 |
| 2011 | 1,500 | +88% | 1,300 | 1.15 |
| 2010 | 800 | +700% | 800 | 1.00 |
| 2009 | 100 | −50% | 200 | 0.50 |
| 2008 | 200 | +100% | 200 | 1.00 |
| 2007 | 100 | −67% | 500 | 0.20 |
| 2006 | 300 | −50% | 600 | 0.50 |
| 2005 | 600 | +100% | 1,600 | 0.38 |
| 2004 | 300 | −50% | 2,100 | 0.14 |
| 2003 | 600 | −60% | 1,800 | 0.33 |
| 2002 | 1,500 | +400% | 1,600 | 0.94 |
| 2001 | 300 | −40% | 400 | 0.75 |
| 2000 | 500 | −14% | 300 | 1.67 |
| 1999 | 580 | −17% | 2,000 | 0.29 |
| 1998 | 700 | +75% | 2,200 | 0.32 |
| 1997 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,600 | 0.25 |
| 1996 | 400 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 0.31 |
| 1995 | 400 | +33% | 1,400 | 0.29 |
| 1994 | 300 | +200% | 1,500 | 0.20 |
| 1993 | 100 | −83% | 600 | 0.17 |
| 1992 | 600 | — | 7,600 | 0.08 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports29,257 t USD 17.5 m
Exporter rank8 of 76
Imports42,986 t USD 22.1 m
Importer rank9 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](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of linseed in Latvia?

Latvia produced 800 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Latvia rank in the world for production of linseed?

Latvia ranked 33rd of 50 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 39.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of linseed in Latvia changed?

It rose by 33% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 1,500 t in 2002.

### What is the yield of linseed in Latvia?

2.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (800 t from 400 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.

### Does Latvia export or import linseed?

In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 29,257 t (USD 17.5 m) and imports of 42,986 t (USD 22.1 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.

## Other large producers

[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/russia/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/kazakhstan/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/china/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/canada/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/india/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/ethiopia/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/united-states/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/france/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/united-kingdom/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/afghanistan/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/argentina/)
[All countries producing linseed](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/)

## Other products of Latvia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/latvia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/latvia/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/latvia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/latvia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/latvia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/latvia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/latvia/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/latvia/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/latvia/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/latvia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/latvia/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/latvia/)
[Agricultural production in Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/latvia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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