> 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%.

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

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# 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.

[Market prices in United States](https://husfarm.com/country/united-states/)

Production, 202369,200 t
World rank3 of 56
10-year change−27%
Record203,662 t1965

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

## United States compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total8.9%15.8% in 2013
10-year change−27%world +31%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/china/) | 319,300 | 40.9% |
| 2 | [Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/belgium/) | 125,100 | 16.0% |
| 3 | **United States** | 69,200 | 8.9% |
| 4 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/russia/) | 35,000 | 4.5% |
| 5 | [Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/germany/) | 32,500 | 4.2% |

[Full ranking of 56 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/)

### Map of world production of oil of linseed

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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

Exports3,049 t USD 8.0 m
Exporter rank8 of 79
Imports3,351 t USD 11.6 m
Importer rank16 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 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/china/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/belgium/)[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/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/italy/)
[All countries producing oil of linseed](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-linseed/)

## Other products of United States

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/united-states/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/united-states/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/united-states/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-states/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/united-states/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/united-states/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-states/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-states/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/united-states/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/united-states/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-states/)
[Agricultural production in United States](https://husfarm.com/production/country/united-states/)

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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