> 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%.

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

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# 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, 2023180 t
World rank49 of 56
10-year change+300%
Record3,680 t1969

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

## Iraq compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.02%0.01% in 2013
10-year change+300%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/portugal/) | 274 | 0.04% |
| 48 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/slovakia/) | 200 | 0.03% |
| 49 | **Iraq** | 180 | 0.02% |
| 50 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/costa-rica/) | 134 | 0.02% |
| 51 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/venezuela/) | 130 | 0.02% |

[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; 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

Imports5 t USD 10,000
Importer rank123 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 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

[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 Iraq

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iraq/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/iraq/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/iraq/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iraq/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/iraq/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/iraq/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/iraq/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iraq/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iraq/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iraq/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iraq/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iraq/)
[Agricultural production in Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iraq/)

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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