In 2024 India produced about 113 thousand tonnes of linseed from 175 thousand hectares, an average yield of 644 kg per hectare. That is down 20% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 33% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 1976 (598 thousand tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 10 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's linseed, India ranks 10 of 10 for yield in 2024, at 644 kg per hectare. The world average is 948 kg per hectare. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland leads at 1,750 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1,750 | 1.0% |
| 2 | France | 1,728 | 1.3% |
| 3 | Canada | 1,281 | 8.6% |
| 4 | China, mainland | 1,273 | 9.3% |
| 5 | Ukraine | 1,237 | 2.2% |
| 6 | United States of America | 1,085 | 2.0% |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 1,012 | 2.7% |
| 8 | Russian Federation | 887 | 39.2% |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 870 | 25.2% |
| 10 | India | 644 | 3.7% |
How does your linseed yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.