Oil of linseed production in Denmark
In 2023 Denmark produced 2,165 t of oil of linseed, the 23rd largest in the world (0.28% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 37%. The record was 13,911 t in 1978.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,165 t
- World rank
- 23 of 56
- 10-year change
- +37%
- Record
- 13,911 t
- 1978
Oil of linseed in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Denmark compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.28%
- 0.27% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +37%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Ukraine | 2,500 | 0.32% |
| 22 | Czechia | 2,200 | 0.28% |
| 23 | Denmark | 2,165 | 0.28% |
| 24 | Australia | 2,100 | 0.27% |
| 25 | Bangladesh | 2,000 | 0.26% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Denmark is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,165 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 2,016 | −1.3% |
| 2021 | 2,042 | −9.9% |
| 2020 | 2,266 | +38% |
| 2019 | 1,637 | −19% |
| 2018 | 2,016 | +23% |
| 2017 | 1,640 | −25% |
| 2016 | 2,192 | +26% |
| 2015 | 1,745 | −26% |
| 2014 | 2,370 | +50% |
| 2013 | 1,582 | −58% |
| 2012 | 3,750 | +41% |
| 2011 | 2,668 | +76% |
| 2010 | 1,515 | −2.1% |
| 2009 | 1,547 | +19% |
| 2008 | 1,296 | −68% |
| 2007 | 4,090 | +25% |
| 2006 | 3,262 | +19% |
| 2005 | 2,750 | −18% |
| 2004 | 3,354 | +52% |
| 2003 | 2,208 | +59% |
| 2002 | 1,388 | +58% |
| 2001 | 876 | −63% |
| 2000 | 2,347 | −25% |
| 1999 | 3,132 | +27% |
| 1998 | 2,464 | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 2,300 | −1.2% |
| 1996 | 2,328 | +42% |
| 1995 | 1,645 | +15% |
| 1994 | 1,428 | +56% |
| 1993 | 918 | −43% |
| 1992 | 1,612 | +37% |
| 1991 | 1,175 | −2.3% |
| 1990 | 1,203 | +37% |
| 1989 | 880 | −23% |
| 1988 | 1,150 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 1,118 | −29% |
| 1986 | 1,580 | −12% |
| 1985 | 1,795 | −45% |
| 1984 | 3,257 | −10% |
| 1983 | 3,638 | +53% |
| 1982 | 2,379 | −5.9% |
| 1981 | 2,527 | −16% |
| 1980 | 3,007 | −46% |
| 1979 | 5,576 | −60% |
| 1978 | 13,911 | +516% |
| 1977 | 2,258 | +45% |
| 1976 | 1,558 | +11% |
| 1975 | 1,398 | +13% |
| 1974 | 1,238 | −63% |
| 1973 | 3,348 | −29% |
| 1972 | 4,698 | +91% |
| 1971 | 2,455 | +13% |
| 1970 | 2,180 | −4.0% |
| 1969 | 2,271 | +34% |
| 1968 | 1,695 | −24% |
| 1967 | 2,245 | −46% |
| 1966 | 4,170 | +20% |
| 1965 | 3,472 | +40% |
| 1964 | 2,487 | +55% |
| 1963 | 1,605 | +17% |
| 1962 | 1,368 | −28% |
| 1961 | 1,889 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 29 t USD 102,000
- Exporter rank
- 41 of 79
- Imports
- 824 t USD 1.4 m
- Importer rank
- 29 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 Denmark?
Denmark produced 2,165 t in 2023, 0.28% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Denmark rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Denmark ranked 23rd 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 Denmark changed?
It rose by 37% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 13,911 t in 1978.
Does Denmark export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Denmark reported exports of 29 t (USD 102,000) and imports of 824 t (USD 1.4 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 Denmark 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.