Oil of linseed production in Mauritius
In 2023 Mauritius produced 13 t of oil of linseed, the 55th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 44%. The record was 18 t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 13 t
- World rank
- 55 of 56
- 10-year change
- +44%
- Record
- 18 t
- 2017
Oil of linseed in Mauritius, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Mauritius compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +44%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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; Mauritius is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | −7.1% |
| 2022 | 14 | +40% |
| 2021 | 10 | −29% |
| 2020 | 14 | +75% |
| 2019 | 8 | −27% |
| 2018 | 11 | −39% |
| 2017 | 18 | +80% |
| 2016 | 10 | +25% |
| 2015 | 8 | +33% |
| 2014 | 6 | −33% |
| 2013 | 9 | +200% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 | −40% |
| 2010 | 5 | +150% |
| 2009 | 2 | −33% |
| 2008 | 3 | −25% |
| 2007 | 4 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | −100% |
| 2005 | 4 | +300% |
| 2004 | 1 | −92% |
| 2003 | 12 | +300% |
| 2002 | 3 | −25% |
| 2001 | 4 | +33% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | +200% |
| 1998 | 1 | −67% |
| 1997 | 3 | −25% |
| 1996 | 4 | −20% |
| 1995 | 5 | +25% |
| 1994 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 4 | +100% |
| 1991 | 2 | −71% |
| 1990 | 7 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | −100% |
| 1985 | 4 | +100% |
| 1984 | 2 | −50% |
| 1983 | 4 | −50% |
| 1982 | 8 | +60% |
| 1981 | 5 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | −100% |
| 1978 | 7 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | −100% |
| 1976 | 3 | −50% |
| 1975 | 6 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | −100% |
| 1972 | 6 | +20% |
| 1971 | 5 | +25% |
| 1970 | 4 | −33% |
| 1969 | 6 | +200% |
| 1968 | 2 | −33% |
| 1967 | 3 | +200% |
| 1966 | 1 | −86% |
| 1965 | 7 | +600% |
| 1964 | 1 | −80% |
| 1963 | 5 | +150% |
| 1962 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 2 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 22 t USD 63,000
- Importer rank
- 90 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 Mauritius?
Mauritius produced 13 t in 2023, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mauritius rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Mauritius ranked 55th 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 Mauritius changed?
It rose by 44% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 18 t in 2017.
Does Mauritius export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Mauritius reported no exports and imports of 22 t (USD 63,000), 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 Mauritius 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.