Oil of linseed production in Belgium
In 2023 Belgium produced 125,100 t of oil of linseed, the 2nd largest in the world (16.0% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%. The record was 134,000 t in 2016.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 125,100 t
- World rank
- 2 of 56
- 10-year change
- +16%
- Record
- 134,000 t
- 2016
Oil of linseed in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 16.0%
- 18.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +16%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 319,300 | 40.9% |
| 2 | Belgium | 125,100 | 16.0% |
| 3 | United States | 69,200 | 8.9% |
| 4 | Russia | 35,000 | 4.5% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125,100 | +21% |
| 2022 | 103,000 | −15% |
| 2021 | 121,600 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 118,400 | −11% |
| 2019 | 132,400 | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 121,200 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 119,000 | −11% |
| 2016 | 134,000 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 128,900 | +10% |
| 2014 | 117,000 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 108,000 | −0.9% |
| 2012 | 109,000 | −1.8% |
| 2011 | 111,000 | +12% |
| 2010 | 99,000 | +21% |
| 2009 | 82,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 82,000 | −31% |
| 2007 | 118,353 | +11% |
| 2006 | 106,286 | +11% |
| 2005 | 95,556 | −13% |
| 2004 | 109,305 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 100,400 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 97,200 | −14% |
| 2001 | 113,000 | +30% |
| 2000 | 87,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 96,169 t USD 123 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 79
- Imports
- 5,161 t USD 4.1 m
- Importer rank
- 11 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 Belgium?
Belgium produced 125,100 t in 2023, 16.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Belgium ranked 2nd 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 Belgium changed?
It rose by 16% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 134,000 t in 2016.
Does Belgium export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 96,169 t (USD 123 m) and imports of 5,161 t (USD 4.1 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; the 2023 figure for Belgium is from an external organisation. 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.