> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/denmark/

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# 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, 20232,165 t
World rank23 of 56
10-year change+37%
Record13,911 t1978

## Oil of linseed in Denmark, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Denmark compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.28%0.27% in 2013
10-year change+37%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21 | [Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/ukraine/) | 2,500 | 0.32% |
| 22 | [Czechia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/czechia/) | 2,200 | 0.28% |
| 23 | **Denmark** | 2,165 | 0.28% |
| 24 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/australia/) | 2,100 | 0.27% |
| 25 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/bangladesh/) | 2,000 | 0.26% |

[Full ranking of 56 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/)

### Map of world production of oil of linseed

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports29 t USD 102,000
Exporter rank41 of 79
Imports824 t USD 1.4 m
Importer rank29 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](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/china/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/belgium/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/united-states/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/russia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/germany/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/ethiopia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/india/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/afghanistan/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/canada/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/united-kingdom/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/turkey/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/france/)
[All countries producing oil of linseed](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/)

## Other products of Denmark

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/denmark/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/denmark/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/denmark/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/denmark/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/denmark/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/denmark/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/denmark/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/denmark/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/denmark/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/denmark/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/denmark/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/denmark/)
[Agricultural production in Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/country/denmark/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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