Oil of linseed production in France
In 2023 France produced 10,800 t of oil of linseed, the 12th largest in the world (1.38% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 53,900%. The record was 33,600 t in 1964.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 10,800 t
- World rank
- 12 of 56
- 10-year change
- +53,900%
- Record
- 33,600 t
- 1964
Oil of linseed in France, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.4%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +53,900%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | United Kingdom | 11,900 | 1.5% |
| 11 | Turkey | 11,800 | 1.5% |
| 12 | France | 10,800 | 1.4% |
| 13 | Italy | 10,100 | 1.3% |
| 14 | Poland | 9,500 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,800 | −4.4% |
| 2022 | 11,300 | −2.6% |
| 2021 | 11,600 | +14% |
| 2020 | 10,200 | +19% |
| 2019 | 8,600 | −14% |
| 2018 | 10,000 | +32% |
| 2017 | 7,600 | +38% |
| 2016 | 5,500 | +34% |
| 2015 | 4,100 | −4.7% |
| 2014 | 4,300 | +21,400% |
| 2013 | 20 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 20 | −4.8% |
| 2011 | 21 | +62% |
| 2010 | 13 | −98% |
| 2009 | 660 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 660 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 660 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 660 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 660 | −8.3% |
| 2004 | 720 | −1.6% |
| 2003 | 732 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 689 | −2.7% |
| 2001 | 708 | −1.0% |
| 2000 | 715 | +10% |
| 1999 | 650 | −7.1% |
| 1998 | 700 | +17% |
| 1997 | 600 | −33% |
| 1996 | 900 | −50% |
| 1995 | 1,800 | −18% |
| 1994 | 2,200 | +214% |
| 1993 | 700 | −36% |
| 1992 | 1,100 | −27% |
| 1991 | 1,500 | +114% |
| 1990 | 700 | −22% |
| 1989 | 900 | +80% |
| 1988 | 500 | −50% |
| 1987 | 1,000 | +43% |
| 1986 | 700 | −70% |
| 1985 | 2,300 | +53% |
| 1984 | 1,500 | −6.3% |
| 1983 | 1,600 | −75% |
| 1982 | 6,400 | −24% |
| 1981 | 8,400 | +62% |
| 1980 | 5,200 | −66% |
| 1979 | 15,100 | −1.3% |
| 1978 | 15,300 | +25% |
| 1977 | 12,200 | +36% |
| 1976 | 9,000 | −40% |
| 1975 | 15,100 | +37% |
| 1974 | 11,000 | −42% |
| 1973 | 19,000 | −18% |
| 1972 | 23,300 | +6.9% |
| 1971 | 21,800 | +11% |
| 1970 | 19,600 | +37% |
| 1969 | 14,300 | −10% |
| 1968 | 15,900 | +10% |
| 1967 | 14,400 | −44% |
| 1966 | 25,700 | −3.4% |
| 1965 | 26,600 | −21% |
| 1964 | 33,600 | +18% |
| 1963 | 28,400 | −2.7% |
| 1962 | 29,200 | −5.8% |
| 1961 | 31,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 638 t USD 4.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 22 of 79
- Imports
- 6,180 t USD 9.3 m
- Importer rank
- 9 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 France?
France produced 10,800 t in 2023, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
France ranked 12th 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 France changed?
It rose by 53,900% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 33,600 t in 1964.
Does France export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 France reported exports of 638 t (USD 4.8 m) and imports of 6,180 t (USD 9.3 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 France 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.