> In 2023 Ethiopia produced 29,800 t of oil of linseed, the 6th largest in the world (3.82% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 29%.

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# Oil of linseed production in Ethiopia

In 2023 Ethiopia produced 29,800 t of oil of linseed, the 6th largest in the world (3.82% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 29%. The record was 59,500 t in 2008.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 202329,800 t
World rank6 of 56
10-year change−29%
Record59,500 t2008

## Oil of linseed in Ethiopia, 1993–2023 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.8%7.0% in 2013
10-year change−29%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/russia/) | 35,000 | 4.5% |
| 5 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/germany/) | 32,500 | 4.2% |
| 6 | **Ethiopia** | 29,800 | 3.8% |
| 7 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/india/) | 29,000 | 3.7% |
| 8 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/afghanistan/) | 19,329 | 2.5% |

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

### Map of world production of oil of linseed

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Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 29,800 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 29,400 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 29,000 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 28,600 | −11% |
| 2019 | 32,300 | −6.4% |
| 2018 | 34,500 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 33,000 | −6.0% |
| 2016 | 35,100 | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 32,300 | −0.3% |
| 2014 | 32,400 | −23% |
| 2013 | 41,900 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 41,600 | +50% |
| 2011 | 27,800 | −30% |
| 2010 | 39,600 | −26% |
| 2009 | 53,700 | −9.7% |
| 2008 | 59,500 | +34% |
| 2007 | 44,300 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 43,400 | −11% |
| 2005 | 48,800 | +127% |
| 2004 | 21,496 | −3.8% |
| 2003 | 22,352 | +55% |
| 2002 | 14,410 | −23% |
| 2001 | 18,760 | +115% |
| 2000 | 8,725 | −14% |
| 1999 | 10,165 | −20% |
| 1998 | 12,694 | −35% |
| 1997 | 19,484 | −46% |
| 1996 | 36,187 | +128% |
| 1995 | 15,882 | +24% |
| 1994 | 12,811 | +29% |
| 1993 | 9,945 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of oil of linseed in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia produced 29,800 t in 2023, 3.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?

Ethiopia ranked 6th 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 Ethiopia changed?

It fell by 29% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 59,500 t in 2008.

### 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 Ethiopia is from an external organisation. 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/)[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/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/italy/)
[All countries producing oil of linseed](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/)

## Other products of Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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