> In 2023 Tunisia produced 1,094 t of oil of linseed, the 32nd largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 42%.

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

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# Oil of linseed production in Tunisia

In 2023 Tunisia produced 1,094 t of oil of linseed, the 32nd largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 42%. The record was 1,523 t in 1994.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20231,094 t
World rank32 of 56
10-year change+42%
Record1,523 t1994

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

## Tunisia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.14%0.13% in 2013
10-year change+42%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/sweden/) | 1,100 | 0.14% |
| 31 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/switzerland/) | 1,100 | 0.14% |
| 32 | **Tunisia** | 1,094 | 0.14% |
| 33 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/pakistan/) | 1,071 | 0.14% |
| 34 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/japan/) | 951 | 0.12% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 1,094 | −4.0% |
| 2022 | 1,140 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 1,116 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 1,046 | −3.8% |
| 2019 | 1,087 | +27% |
| 2018 | 854 | −0.7% |
| 2017 | 860 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 829 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 806 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 780 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 771 | −0.6% |
| 2012 | 776 | −20% |
| 2011 | 964 | −15% |
| 2010 | 1,139 | +46% |
| 2009 | 779 | −30% |
| 2008 | 1,106 | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 1,010 | −14% |
| 2006 | 1,172 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 1,134 | −6.0% |
| 2004 | 1,206 | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 1,120 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 1,058 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 1,012 | −4.1% |
| 2000 | 1,055 | −5.6% |
| 1999 | 1,118 | −2.4% |
| 1998 | 1,145 | −0.2% |
| 1997 | 1,147 | −14% |
| 1996 | 1,337 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 1,298 | −15% |
| 1994 | 1,523 | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 1,452 | +36% |
| 1992 | 1,064 | −25% |
| 1991 | 1,421 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 1,377 | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 1,363 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 1,331 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 1,261 | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 1,224 | −0.8% |
| 1985 | 1,234 | +3.1% |
| 1984 | 1,197 | +7.5% |
| 1983 | 1,113 | −1.6% |
| 1982 | 1,131 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 1,101 | +22% |
| 1980 | 899 | −0.1% |
| 1979 | 900 | −11% |
| 1978 | 1,006 | +18% |
| 1977 | 854 | +50% |
| 1976 | 570 | +8.4% |
| 1975 | 526 | +25% |
| 1974 | 421 | −40% |
| 1973 | 705 | −13% |
| 1972 | 808 | +189% |
| 1971 | 280 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 257 | −46% |
| 1969 | 477 | +35% |
| 1968 | 353 | −36% |
| 1967 | 555 | −9.0% |
| 1966 | 610 | −3.8% |
| 1965 | 634 | +153% |
| 1964 | 251 | −45% |
| 1963 | 454 | +14% |
| 1962 | 398 | +130% |
| 1961 | 173 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports10 t USD 25,000
Exporter rank55 of 79
Imports65 t USD 113,000
Importer rank71 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 Tunisia?

Tunisia produced 1,094 t in 2023, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Tunisia ranked 32nd 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 Tunisia changed?

It rose by 42% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 1,523 t in 1994.

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

In 2024 Tunisia reported exports of 10 t (USD 25,000) and imports of 65 t (USD 113,000), 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia

[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/tunisia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/tunisia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/tunisia/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/tunisia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/tunisia/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/tunisia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/tunisia/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/tunisia/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/tunisia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/tunisia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/tunisia/)[Spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/tunisia/)
[Agricultural production in Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/tunisia/)

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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