Linseed production in Switzerland
In 2024 Switzerland produced 356 t of linseed, the 39th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.1%. The record was 480 t in 2022. Area harvested: 240 ha, yield 1.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 356 t
- World rank
- 39 of 50
- 10-year change
- +1.1%
- Record
- 480 t
- 2022
Linseed in Switzerland, 2003–2024 (tonnes)
Switzerland compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.5
- world 0.9 (+57%)
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.37
- 10-year change
- +1.1%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Spain | 430 | 0.01% |
| 38 | Slovakia | 410 | 0.01% |
| 39 | Switzerland | 356 | 0.01% |
| 40 | Croatia | 220 | 0.01% |
| 41 | Eritrea | 191 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of linseed
Share of the world total; Switzerland is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 356 | +22% | 240 | 1.48 |
| 2023 | 291 | −39% | 188 | 1.55 |
| 2022 | 480 | +22% | 208 | 2.31 |
| 2021 | 395 | +38% | 204 | 1.94 |
| 2020 | 287 | −14% | 116 | 2.47 |
| 2019 | 335 | −1.5% | 157 | 2.13 |
| 2018 | 340 | −16% | 174 | 1.95 |
| 2017 | 404 | +41% | 160 | 2.53 |
| 2016 | 286 | −3.7% | 135 | 2.12 |
| 2015 | 297 | −16% | 121 | 2.45 |
| 2014 | 352 | −24% | 133 | 2.65 |
| 2013 | 464 | +10% | 201 | 2.31 |
| 2012 | 421 | +5.8% | 160 | 2.63 |
| 2011 | 398 | +11% | 154 | 2.58 |
| 2010 | 358 | +10% | 147 | 2.44 |
| 2009 | 325 | −1.5% | 136 | 2.39 |
| 2008 | 330 | +65% | 132 | 2.50 |
| 2007 | 200 | −39% | 89 | 2.25 |
| 2006 | 330 | +14% | 133 | 2.48 |
| 2005 | 290 | +222% | 118 | 2.46 |
| 2004 | 90 | +800% | 43 | 2.09 |
| 2003 | 10 | — | 4 | 2.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 116 t USD 141,000
- Exporter rank
- 41 of 76
- Imports
- 7,107 t USD 6.9 m
- Importer rank
- 24 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 Switzerland?
Switzerland produced 356 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Switzerland rank in the world for production of linseed?
Switzerland ranked 39th of 50 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 39.2% of the world total.
How has the production of linseed in Switzerland changed?
It rose by 1.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 480 t in 2022.
What is the yield of linseed in Switzerland?
1.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (356 t from 240 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does Switzerland export or import linseed?
In 2024 Switzerland reported exports of 116 t (USD 141,000) and imports of 7,107 t (USD 6.9 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.