Oil of linseed production in Russia
In 2023 Russia produced 35,000 t of oil of linseed, the 4th largest in the world (4.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1,574%. The record was 37,273 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 35,000 t
- World rank
- 4 of 56
- 10-year change
- +1,574%
- Record
- 37,273 t
- 2022
Oil of linseed in Russia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 4.5%
- 0.35% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +1,574%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Belgium | 125,100 | 16.0% |
| 3 | United States | 69,200 | 8.9% |
| 4 | Russia | 35,000 | 4.5% |
| 5 | Germany | 32,500 | 4.2% |
| 6 | Ethiopia | 29,800 | 3.8% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,000 | −6.1% |
| 2022 | 37,273 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 35,101 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 35,196 | +22% |
| 2019 | 28,889 | +16% |
| 2018 | 24,942 | +110% |
| 2017 | 11,872 | +151% |
| 2016 | 4,737 | +66% |
| 2015 | 2,847 | +28% |
| 2014 | 2,225 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 2,091 | −23% |
| 2012 | 2,731 | +40% |
| 2011 | 1,946 | +71% |
| 2010 | 1,135 | −35% |
| 2009 | 1,750 | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 1,630 | −26% |
| 2007 | 2,200 | −21% |
| 2006 | 2,790 | −29% |
| 2005 | 3,940 | +33% |
| 2004 | 2,970 | −46% |
| 2003 | 5,530 | +38% |
| 2002 | 4,000 | −11% |
| 2001 | 4,500 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 4,200 | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 4,000 | −2.4% |
| 1998 | 4,100 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 4,000 | −13% |
| 1996 | 4,600 | −2.1% |
| 1995 | 4,700 | +12% |
| 1994 | 4,200 | −2.3% |
| 1993 | 4,300 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 4,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12,029 t USD 10.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 79
- Imports
- 11 t USD 100,000
- Importer rank
- 106 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 Russia?
Russia produced 35,000 t in 2023, 4.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Russia ranked 4th 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 Russia changed?
It rose by 1,574% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 37,273 t in 2022.
Does Russia export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 12,029 t (USD 10.2 m) and imports of 11 t (USD 100,000), 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 Russia 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.