Oil of linseed production in United States
In 2023 United States produced 69,200 t of oil of linseed, the 3rd largest in the world (8.86% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 27%. The record was 203,662 t in 1965.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 69,200 t
- World rank
- 3 of 56
- 10-year change
- −27%
- Record
- 203,662 t
- 1965
Oil of linseed in United States, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
United States compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 8.9%
- 15.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −27%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 319,300 | 40.9% |
| 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% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69,200 | −1.0% |
| 2022 | 69,900 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 69,900 | −11% |
| 2020 | 78,400 | −6.3% |
| 2019 | 83,700 | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 79,800 | −4.4% |
| 2017 | 83,500 | −15% |
| 2016 | 98,000 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 95,000 | −9.5% |
| 2014 | 105,000 | +11% |
| 2013 | 94,200 | −3.9% |
| 2012 | 98,000 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 93,000 | −9.7% |
| 2010 | 103,000 | −2.8% |
| 2009 | 106,000 | +47% |
| 2008 | 72,000 | −30% |
| 2007 | 103,000 | −22% |
| 2006 | 132,000 | −9.1% |
| 2005 | 145,150 | +21% |
| 2004 | 120,202 | +20% |
| 2003 | 99,790 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 92,986 | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 88,451 | −17% |
| 2000 | 106,142 | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 101,600 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 101,600 | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 93,000 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 90,700 | +11% |
| 1995 | 81,650 | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 78,000 | −1.1% |
| 1993 | 78,900 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 78,000 | −5.6% |
| 1991 | 82,600 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 79,800 | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 74,800 | −2.9% |
| 1988 | 77,000 | −22% |
| 1987 | 98,400 | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 91,000 | −2.2% |
| 1985 | 93,000 | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 88,000 | −27% |
| 1983 | 120,200 | +46% |
| 1982 | 82,554 | −23% |
| 1981 | 107,500 | −5.6% |
| 1980 | 113,852 | −2.0% |
| 1979 | 116,120 | −1.2% |
| 1978 | 117,480 | +12% |
| 1977 | 105,234 | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 98,429 | −5.7% |
| 1975 | 104,326 | −13% |
| 1974 | 119,294 | −24% |
| 1973 | 156,035 | −12% |
| 1972 | 178,261 | −8.2% |
| 1971 | 194,137 | +18% |
| 1970 | 164,650 | +25% |
| 1969 | 131,541 | −3.7% |
| 1968 | 136,531 | −12% |
| 1967 | 155,581 | −17% |
| 1966 | 188,240 | −7.6% |
| 1965 | 203,662 | +5.2% |
| 1964 | 193,683 | +8.9% |
| 1963 | 177,807 | −4.4% |
| 1962 | 185,972 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 183,704 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3,049 t USD 8.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 79
- Imports
- 3,351 t USD 11.6 m
- Importer rank
- 16 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 States?
United States produced 69,200 t in 2023, 8.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United States rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
United States ranked 3rd 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 States changed?
It fell by 27% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 203,662 t in 1965.
Does United States export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 United States reported exports of 3,049 t (USD 8.0 m) and imports of 3,351 t (USD 11.6 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 States 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.