> 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%.

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

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# 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, 202313 t
World rank55 of 56
10-year change+44%
Record18 t2017

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

## Mauritius compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2013
10-year change+44%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/uzbekistan/) | 52 | 0.01% |
| 54 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/jamaica/) | 15 | 0.00% |
| 55 | **Mauritius** | 13 | 0.00% |
| 56 | [Barbados](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/barbados/) | 6 | 0.00% |

[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; 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

Imports22 t USD 63,000
Importer rank90 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 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

[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 Mauritius

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mauritius/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mauritius/)[Molasses](https://husfarm.com/production/molasses/mauritius/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mauritius/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mauritius/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/mauritius/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mauritius/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mauritius/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/mauritius/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/mauritius/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/mauritius/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mauritius/)
[Agricultural production in Mauritius](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mauritius/)

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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