> In 2023 Romania produced 1,400 t of oil of linseed, the 27th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%.

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

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# Oil of linseed production in Romania

In 2023 Romania produced 1,400 t of oil of linseed, the 27th largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%. The record was 17,314 t in 1980.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

Production, 20231,400 t
World rank27 of 56
10-year change+56%
Record17,314 t1980

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

## Romania compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.18%0.15% in 2013
10-year change+56%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/bangladesh/) | 2,000 | 0.26% |
| 26 | [Uruguay](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/uruguay/) | 1,570 | 0.20% |
| 27 | **Romania** | 1,400 | 0.18% |
| 28 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/mexico/) | 1,300 | 0.17% |
| 29 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/bulgaria/) | 1,155 | 0.15% |

[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; Romania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 1,400 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 1,300 | +30% |
| 2021 | 1,000 | −38% |
| 2020 | 1,600 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 1,500 | +25% |
| 2018 | 1,200 | +20% |
| 2017 | 1,000 | −9.1% |
| 2016 | 1,100 | +10% |
| 2015 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,000 | +11% |
| 2013 | 900 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 853 | +24% |
| 2011 | 689 | +35% |
| 2010 | 510 | +138% |
| 2009 | 214 | +251% |
| 2008 | 61 | −57% |
| 2007 | 141 | +15% |
| 2006 | 123 | −66% |
| 2005 | 360 | −27% |
| 2004 | 493 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 468 | +26% |
| 2002 | 372 | −40% |
| 2001 | 616 | +139% |
| 2000 | 258 | −69% |
| 1999 | 821 | −17% |
| 1998 | 987 | −33% |
| 1997 | 1,477 | +18% |
| 1996 | 1,249 | +47% |
| 1995 | 850 | −52% |
| 1994 | 1,772 | −71% |
| 1993 | 6,121 | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 5,611 | −20% |
| 1991 | 7,020 | −22% |
| 1990 | 9,003 | −43% |
| 1989 | 15,898 | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 14,949 | −4.3% |
| 1987 | 15,617 | +36% |
| 1986 | 11,486 | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 10,857 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 10,292 | +43% |
| 1983 | 7,191 | −43% |
| 1982 | 12,663 | +10% |
| 1981 | 11,491 | −34% |
| 1980 | 17,314 | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 17,175 | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 16,231 | +15% |
| 1977 | 14,071 | −11% |
| 1976 | 15,838 | +15% |
| 1975 | 13,734 | +17% |
| 1974 | 11,724 | −13% |
| 1973 | 13,516 | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 13,434 | −7.2% |
| 1971 | 14,477 | +14% |
| 1970 | 12,725 | +14% |
| 1969 | 11,209 | +33% |
| 1968 | 8,418 | −19% |
| 1967 | 10,412 | −9.9% |
| 1966 | 11,552 | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 10,966 | +50% |
| 1964 | 7,299 | +35% |
| 1963 | 5,421 | +58% |
| 1962 | 3,427 | −14% |
| 1961 | 3,995 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports89 t USD 222,000
Exporter rank31 of 79
Imports156 t USD 383,000
Importer rank52 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 Romania?

Romania produced 1,400 t in 2023, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Romania rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?

Romania ranked 27th 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 Romania changed?

It rose by 56% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 17,314 t in 1980.

### Does Romania export or import oil of linseed?

In 2024 Romania reported exports of 89 t (USD 222,000) and imports of 156 t (USD 383,000), 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 Romania is from an external organisation. 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 Romania

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/romania/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/romania/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/romania/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/romania/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/romania/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/romania/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/romania/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/romania/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/romania/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/romania/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/romania/)[Plums](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/romania/)
[Agricultural production in Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/romania/)

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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