Oil of linseed production in Venezuela
In 2023 Venezuela produced 130 t of oil of linseed, the 51st largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 73%. The record was 528 t in 2011.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 130 t
- World rank
- 51 of 56
- 10-year change
- −73%
- Record
- 528 t
- 2011
Oil of linseed in Venezuela, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Venezuela compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.08% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −73%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Iraq | 180 | 0.02% |
| 50 | Costa Rica | 134 | 0.02% |
| 51 | Venezuela | 130 | 0.02% |
| 52 | Eritrea | 74 | 0.01% |
| 53 | Uzbekistan | 52 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Venezuela is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | +55% |
| 2022 | 84 | +833% |
| 2021 | 9 | −31% |
| 2020 | 13 | −57% |
| 2019 | 30 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | −100% |
| 2016 | 120 | +85% |
| 2015 | 65 | −62% |
| 2014 | 170 | −65% |
| 2013 | 487 | +107% |
| 2012 | 235 | −55% |
| 2011 | 528 | +23% |
| 2010 | 429 | +246% |
| 2009 | 124 | −19% |
| 2008 | 153 | +750% |
| 2007 | 18 | −95% |
| 2006 | 348 | +14% |
| 2005 | 306 | +194% |
| 2004 | 104 | +44% |
| 2003 | 72 | +29% |
| 2002 | 56 | −58% |
| 2001 | 134 | +11% |
| 2000 | 121 | +19% |
| 1999 | 102 | −3.8% |
| 1998 | 106 | +22% |
| 1997 | 87 | +6.1% |
| 1996 | 82 | −52% |
| 1995 | 172 | +87% |
| 1994 | 92 | −24% |
| 1993 | 121 | +51% |
| 1992 | 80 | +78% |
| 1991 | 45 | −21% |
| 1990 | 57 | −3.4% |
| 1989 | 59 | +321% |
| 1988 | 14 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | −100% |
| 1986 | 60 | −3.2% |
| 1985 | 62 | −1.6% |
| 1984 | 63 | +250% |
| 1983 | 18 | −63% |
| 1982 | 48 | +33% |
| 1981 | 36 | +16% |
| 1980 | 31 | +82% |
| 1979 | 17 | −48% |
| 1978 | 33 | +18% |
| 1977 | 28 | +87% |
| 1976 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 14 | −6.7% |
| 1974 | 15 | −17% |
| 1973 | 18 | −50% |
| 1972 | 36 | +260% |
| 1971 | 10 | −29% |
| 1970 | 14 | −36% |
| 1969 | 22 | +69% |
| 1968 | 13 | +30% |
| 1967 | 10 | +100% |
| 1966 | 5 | −58% |
| 1965 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 12 | +50% |
| 1963 | 8 | +14% |
| 1962 | 7 | +40% |
| 1961 | 5 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2 t USD 4,000
- Importer rank
- 142 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 Venezuela?
Venezuela produced 130 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Venezuela rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Venezuela ranked 51st 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 Venezuela changed?
It fell by 73% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 528 t in 2011.
Does Venezuela export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Venezuela reported no exports and imports of 2 t (USD 4,000), 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 Venezuela 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.

