Oil of linseed production in Afghanistan
In 2023 Afghanistan produced 19,329 t of oil of linseed, the 8th largest in the world (2.47% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2,533%. The record was 27,186 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 19,329 t
- World rank
- 8 of 56
- 10-year change
- +2,533%
- Record
- 27,186 t
- 2019
Oil of linseed in Afghanistan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Afghanistan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.5%
- 0.12% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +2,533%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ethiopia | 29,800 | 3.8% |
| 7 | India | 29,000 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Afghanistan | 19,329 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Canada | 12,700 | 1.6% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 11,900 | 1.5% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,329 | −24% |
| 2022 | 25,410 | +137% |
| 2021 | 10,722 | −33% |
| 2020 | 15,983 | −41% |
| 2019 | 27,186 | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 25,181 | +28% |
| 2017 | 19,698 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 18,316 | +241% |
| 2015 | 5,375 | +580% |
| 2014 | 790 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 734 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 706 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 675 | +99% |
| 2010 | 339 | −10% |
| 2009 | 378 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 374 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 362 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 342 | −90% |
| 2005 | 3,272 | +27% |
| 2004 | 2,568 | −33% |
| 2003 | 3,826 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 3,546 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 3,505 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 3,494 | −14% |
| 1999 | 4,050 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 3,936 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 3,899 | −0.1% |
| 1996 | 3,902 | −1.3% |
| 1995 | 3,952 | −0.7% |
| 1994 | 3,978 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 3,906 | −3.8% |
| 1992 | 4,062 | −1.6% |
| 1991 | 4,130 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 3,883 | −11% |
| 1989 | 4,369 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 4,249 | −5.7% |
| 1987 | 4,505 | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 4,417 | −5.4% |
| 1985 | 4,670 | −8.9% |
| 1984 | 5,126 | −2.8% |
| 1983 | 5,276 | −2.8% |
| 1982 | 5,426 | −2.7% |
| 1981 | 5,577 | +253% |
| 1980 | 1,579 | −71% |
| 1979 | 5,403 | −2.7% |
| 1978 | 5,552 | +37% |
| 1977 | 4,062 | +156% |
| 1976 | 1,588 | −50% |
| 1975 | 3,166 | −28% |
| 1974 | 4,394 | +55% |
| 1973 | 2,830 | −14% |
| 1972 | 3,279 | −31% |
| 1971 | 4,720 | −16% |
| 1970 | 5,648 | +87% |
| 1969 | 3,014 | +20% |
| 1968 | 2,510 | −49% |
| 1967 | 4,962 | −0.4% |
| 1966 | 4,984 | +15% |
| 1965 | 4,327 | +28% |
| 1964 | 3,377 | +18% |
| 1963 | 2,857 | −23% |
| 1962 | 3,701 | +4.8% |
| 1961 | 3,531 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4 t USD 25,000
- Exporter rank
- 63 of 79
- Imports
- 7 t USD 7,000
- Importer rank
- 113 of 153
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 oil of linseed in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan produced 19,329 t in 2023, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Afghanistan rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Afghanistan ranked 8th of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 40.9% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of linseed in Afghanistan changed?
It rose by 2,533% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 27,186 t in 2019.
Does Afghanistan export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Afghanistan reported exports of 4 t (USD 25,000) and imports of 7 t (USD 7,000), 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; the 2023 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.