• Which countries import flaxseed oil?
  • The world’s leading importers of oilseed flax are Belgium, China and Germany. Last year, the world export of flaxseed oil was estimated at $235 million, while the largest suppliers to the global market are Belgium, Kazakhstan and Russia.
  • Who is the biggest competitor of Russia in the oilseed flax market?
  • The most serious competitor of Russia in the oilseed flax market is Canada. But here we have one very important advantage: Russian flax is grown without the use of GMO technologies, while almost all Canadian flax contains GMOs.
  • Which countries buy flax seeds from Russia?
  • At present, China is the main buyer of such a product; it buys up to 70% of flax seeds produced in the Russian Federation. At the same time, it is far from alone in the list of countries ready to purchase flax from Russia. It also includes Belgium, Poland, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Turkey.
  • Where does flaxseed come from?
  • In the period from 2009 to 2018 the world production of oilseed flax increased 1.5 times to 3.5 million tons. According to FAO statistics, in 2018 Russia accounted for 16% of global production (Kazakhstan – 26%, Canada – 19%). These same countries have been the largest exporters of flaxseed in recent years.
  • How many tons of oil flax did Russia export in 2019?
  • Author: Anatoly Petrov Please send your purchase requests to [email protected] or call +7 (495) 640-44-40 In 2019 Russia exported 549 thousand tons of oil flax, which is 38% more than in 2018. In value terms, the volume increased by 49% to USD 220 million.
  • What are Kudryash flax seeds used for?
  • Kudryash flax seeds (oilseed flax) contain up to 48% oil. Products made from agriculture are used in food and feed industries, as well as in the form of technical raw materials for paint, soap, electrical and leather industries.