Oil of linseed production in United Kingdom
In 2023 United Kingdom produced 11,900 t of oil of linseed, the 10th largest in the world (1.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 113%. The record was 53,900 t in 1961.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 11,900 t
- World rank
- 10 of 56
- 10-year change
- +113%
- Record
- 53,900 t
- 1961
Oil of linseed in United Kingdom, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
United Kingdom compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 0.94% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +113%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Afghanistan | 19,329 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Canada | 12,700 | 1.6% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 11,900 | 1.5% |
| 11 | Turkey | 11,800 | 1.5% |
| 12 | France | 10,800 | 1.4% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; United Kingdom is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,900 | −18% |
| 2022 | 14,500 | +59% |
| 2021 | 9,100 | +15% |
| 2020 | 7,900 | −18% |
| 2019 | 9,600 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 9,200 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 8,800 | +19% |
| 2016 | 7,400 | +16% |
| 2015 | 6,400 | −1.5% |
| 2014 | 6,500 | +16% |
| 2013 | 5,600 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 5,300 | −15% |
| 2011 | 6,200 | +94% |
| 2010 | 3,200 | +10% |
| 2009 | 2,900 | −9.4% |
| 2008 | 3,200 | −27% |
| 2007 | 4,400 | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 4,200 | +45% |
| 2005 | 2,900 | −54% |
| 2004 | 6,300 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 6,100 | −31% |
| 2002 | 8,800 | −40% |
| 2001 | 14,600 | −50% |
| 2000 | 29,000 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 28,100 | −29% |
| 1998 | 39,800 | +13% |
| 1997 | 35,200 | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 33,300 | −11% |
| 1995 | 37,600 | +11% |
| 1994 | 33,900 | +12% |
| 1993 | 30,300 | +25% |
| 1992 | 24,301 | +16% |
| 1991 | 20,967 | +78% |
| 1990 | 11,800 | −17% |
| 1989 | 14,200 | −2.1% |
| 1988 | 14,500 | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 14,200 | −16% |
| 1986 | 16,960 | +14% |
| 1985 | 14,900 | −19% |
| 1984 | 18,300 | +29% |
| 1983 | 14,216 | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 13,636 | −27% |
| 1981 | 18,700 | +95% |
| 1980 | 9,600 | −28% |
| 1979 | 13,300 | +27% |
| 1978 | 10,500 | −4.5% |
| 1977 | 11,000 | +90% |
| 1976 | 5,800 | −45% |
| 1975 | 10,600 | −41% |
| 1974 | 17,900 | −25% |
| 1973 | 23,900 | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 22,500 | −2.2% |
| 1971 | 23,000 | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 21,100 | −4.5% |
| 1969 | 22,100 | −13% |
| 1968 | 25,500 | −22% |
| 1967 | 32,500 | −8.7% |
| 1966 | 35,600 | −14% |
| 1965 | 41,400 | +1.0% |
| 1964 | 41,000 | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 37,800 | −2.3% |
| 1962 | 38,700 | −28% |
| 1961 | 53,900 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 17,187 t USD 19.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 79
- Imports
- 3,750 t USD 6.0 m
- Importer rank
- 14 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 United Kingdom?
United Kingdom produced 11,900 t in 2023, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United Kingdom rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
United Kingdom ranked 10th 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 United Kingdom changed?
It rose by 113% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 53,900 t in 1961.
Does United Kingdom export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 United Kingdom reported exports of 17,187 t (USD 19.4 m) and imports of 3,750 t (USD 6.0 m), 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 United Kingdom is from an external organisation. 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.