FAOSTAT · 2003–2024

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.

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Production, 2024: 356 t
World rank: 39 of 50
10-year change: +1.1%
Record: 480 t; 2022

Linseed in Switzerland, 2003–2024 (tonnes)

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

Other large producers

Russia Kazakhstan China Canada India Ethiopia Ukraine United States France United Kingdom Afghanistan Argentina

All countries producing linseed

Other products of Switzerland

Cow milk Sugar beet Skim milk of cows Potatoes Beer Wheat Apples Pork (pig meat)Cheese from whole cow milk Raw sugar Maize Beef (cattle meat)

Agricultural production in Switzerland

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.