Oil of linseed production in Iraq
In 2023 Iraq produced 180 t of oil of linseed, the 49th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 300%. The record was 3,680 t in 1969.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 180 t
- World rank
- 49 of 56
- 10-year change
- +300%
- Record
- 3,680 t
- 1969
Oil of linseed in Iraq, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Iraq compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +300%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Portugal | 274 | 0.04% |
| 48 | Slovakia | 200 | 0.03% |
| 49 | Iraq | 180 | 0.02% |
| 50 | Costa Rica | 134 | 0.02% |
| 51 | Venezuela | 130 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 180 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 166 | +116% |
| 2021 | 77 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 76 | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 71 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 69 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 68 | +19% |
| 2016 | 57 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 54 | +17% |
| 2014 | 46 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 45 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 42 | −2.3% |
| 2011 | 43 | −4.4% |
| 2010 | 45 | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 42 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 42 | −13% |
| 2007 | 48 | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 44 | −12% |
| 2005 | 50 | −7.4% |
| 2004 | 54 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 53 | −12% |
| 2002 | 60 | −22% |
| 2001 | 77 | −13% |
| 2000 | 89 | −3.3% |
| 1999 | 92 | −4.2% |
| 1998 | 96 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 92 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 89 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 86 | −6.5% |
| 1994 | 92 | −4.2% |
| 1993 | 96 | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 92 | +23% |
| 1991 | 75 | −32% |
| 1990 | 111 | +14% |
| 1989 | 97 | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 95 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 92 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 92 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 92 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 92 | +53% |
| 1983 | 60 | −35% |
| 1982 | 92 | −28% |
| 1981 | 128 | −76% |
| 1980 | 533 | −17% |
| 1979 | 646 | +157% |
| 1978 | 251 | +544% |
| 1977 | 39 | −83% |
| 1976 | 225 | −47% |
| 1975 | 428 | +69% |
| 1974 | 254 | +42% |
| 1973 | 179 | −70% |
| 1972 | 595 | −64% |
| 1971 | 1,640 | −37% |
| 1970 | 2,623 | −29% |
| 1969 | 3,680 | +216% |
| 1968 | 1,166 | −24% |
| 1967 | 1,543 | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 1,476 | −6.3% |
| 1965 | 1,575 | +1,690% |
| 1964 | 88 | +529% |
| 1963 | 14 | −83% |
| 1962 | 84 | −40% |
| 1961 | 139 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 5 t USD 10,000
- Importer rank
- 123 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 Iraq?
Iraq produced 180 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Iraq ranked 49th 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 Iraq changed?
It rose by 300% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 3,680 t in 1969.
Does Iraq export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Iraq reported no exports and imports of 5 t (USD 10,000), 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 Iraq 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.