Oil of linseed production in Jamaica
In 2023 Jamaica produced 15 t of oil of linseed, the 54th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 150%. The record was 20 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 15 t
- World rank
- 54 of 56
- 10-year change
- +150%
- Record
- 20 t
- 2021
Oil of linseed in Jamaica, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Jamaica compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +150%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Eritrea | 74 | 0.01% |
| 53 | Uzbekistan | 52 | 0.01% |
| 54 | Jamaica | 15 | 0.00% |
| 55 | Mauritius | 13 | 0.00% |
| 56 | Barbados | 6 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Jamaica is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | −6.3% |
| 2022 | 16 | −20% |
| 2021 | 20 | +25% |
| 2020 | 16 | +45% |
| 2019 | 11 | +22% |
| 2018 | 9 | +80% |
| 2017 | 5 | −38% |
| 2016 | 8 | +60% |
| 2015 | 5 | +67% |
| 2014 | 3 | −50% |
| 2013 | 6 | +50% |
| 2012 | 4 | −56% |
| 2011 | 9 | +800% |
| 2010 | 1 | −75% |
| 2009 | 4 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | −100% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 1 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | −100% |
| 2001 | 1 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | −100% |
| 1999 | 2 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | −100% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | −100% |
| 1984 | 2 | −50% |
| 1983 | 4 | +33% |
| 1982 | 3 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | −100% |
| 1978 | 3 | +50% |
| 1977 | 2 | −60% |
| 1976 | 5 | +25% |
| 1975 | 4 | +33% |
| 1974 | 3 | −73% |
| 1973 | 11 | +83% |
| 1972 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 6 | +20% |
| 1970 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 5 | −17% |
| 1967 | 6 | +20% |
| 1966 | 5 | +25% |
| 1965 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 4 | +100% |
| 1961 | 2 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 12 t USD 41,000
- Importer rank
- 104 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 Jamaica?
Jamaica produced 15 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Jamaica rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Jamaica ranked 54th 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 Jamaica changed?
It rose by 150% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 20 t in 2021.
Does Jamaica export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Jamaica reported no exports and imports of 12 t (USD 41,000), 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 Jamaica 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.