Derived Products
Flaxseed Meal, Flaxseed Oil, Organic Nutrient Powder
HS Code
120400
Last Updated
2026-06-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Flaxseed market coverage spans 145 countries.
- 2,151 exporter companies and 2,079 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 7,473 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 5 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Flaxseed
Analyze 7,473 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Flaxseed.
Flaxseed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Flaxseed to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Flaxseed: Turkiye (+169.9%), Canada (+76.0%), China (+38.2%).
Flaxseed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Flaxseed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Flaxseed transaction unit prices: South Africa (3.99 USD / kg), Peru (3.85 USD / kg), Guatemala (3.35 USD / kg), Mexico (3.13 USD / kg), Costa Rica (3.00 USD / kg), 11 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | +76.0% | 436 | 0.83 USD / kg (1,456,164.195 kg) | 0.82 USD / kg (2,218,799.09 kg) | 0.86 USD / kg (1,302,515.72 kg) | 0.85 USD / kg (2,152,833.218 kg) | 1.00 USD / kg (1,421,634 kg) | 1.82 USD / kg (4,265,323.582 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +16.9% | 56 | 6.97 USD / kg (95,056.03 kg) | 0.84 USD / kg (265,788.15 kg) | 3.59 USD / kg (43,175.35 kg) | 2.30 USD / kg (170,439.02 kg) | 2.71 USD / kg (2,214.4 kg) | 0.80 USD / kg (253,690.87 kg) | ||||||
| India | +0.3% | 1,581 | 1.24 USD / kg (3,809,154.14 kg) | 1.27 USD / kg (2,987,169.029 kg) | 1.23 USD / kg (3,191,630.499 kg) | 1.25 USD / kg (925,411.417 kg) | 1.19 USD / kg (1,238,993.85 kg) | 1.23 USD / kg (1,679,988.059 kg) | ||||||
| Costa Rica | -35.7% | 10 | - (-) | - (-) | 2.25 USD / kg (1,382.4 kg) | - (-) | 1.43 USD / kg (345.6 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | +6.4% | 4,161 | 0.65 USD / kg (21,094,755 kg) | 0.61 USD / kg (14,534,156 kg) | 0.55 USD / kg (74,273,713 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (106,285,383.797 kg) | 0.51 USD / kg (137,984,444.594 kg) | 0.52 USD / kg (165,544,891 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | +8.2% | 319 | 0.56 USD / kg (1,587,743.393 kg) | 0.58 USD / kg (1,786,395.824 kg) | 0.56 USD / kg (1,987,709.457 kg) | 0.44 USD / kg (559,650.001 kg) | 0.43 USD / kg (867,381.77 kg) | 0.49 USD / kg (1,814,580 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +5.6% | 100 | 2.49 USD / kg (1,485 kg) | 3.24 USD / kg (11.48 kg) | 3.24 USD / kg (622.74 kg) | 3.07 USD / kg (270 kg) | 3.84 USD / kg (832.98 kg) | 3.99 USD / kg (8.24 kg) | ||||||
| Peru | +9.2% | 47 | 3.32 USD / kg (6,149.33 kg) | 3.39 USD / kg (1,890.83 kg) | 3.28 USD / kg (2,611.37 kg) | 3.37 USD / kg (2,231.67 kg) | 2.89 USD / kg (3,843.31 kg) | 3.85 USD / kg (2,092.2 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | -13.5% | 14 | - (-) | 3.61 USD / kg (1,170 kg) | 1.16 USD / kg (1,323 kg) | 1.85 USD / kg (604 kg) | 1.65 USD / kg (3,296 kg) | 2.43 USD / kg (280 kg) | ||||||
| China | +38.2% | 12 | 1.09 USD / kg (38,000 kg) | 0.95 USD / kg (129,600 kg) | 0.95 USD / kg (16,000 kg) | - (-) | 0.98 USD / kg (44,520 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (44,517 kg) |
Flaxseed Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,230 companies
2,151 exporters and 2,079 importers are mapped for Flaxseed.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Flaxseed, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Flaxseed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
2,151 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Flaxseed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Flaxseed Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
5 premium Flaxseed suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Das Superfoods Pvt. Ltd.
India
Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Taslar Trading Corp.
Canada
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
GRANASCO
Kazakhstan
Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Akash Enterprises
India
Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Adroit Overseas Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingOthersFood Services And Drinking Places
Become a Premium Supplier to join the Tridge Supply Chain Network and advance your marketing and export channel strategy.
Flaxseed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 2,151 total exporter companies in the Flaxseed supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-09
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-03
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Flaxseed Global Exporter Coverage
2,151 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Flaxseed supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Flaxseed opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Flaxseed (HS Code 120400) in 2024
For Flaxseed in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 227,852,825 kg | 154,176,795.292 USD |
| 2 | Belgium | 137,250,518.44 kg | 94,710,899.707 USD |
| 3 | Poland | 80,923,897 kg | 71,768,914 USD |
| 4 | Ukraine | 87,046,576.8 kg | 44,890,996.12 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 30,733,081 kg | 38,595,787.626 USD |
| 6 | India | 18,873,334.052 kg | 21,336,400.679 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 10,298,929 kg | 13,380,514.967 USD |
| 8 | Latvia | 20,632,876.799 kg | 12,411,365.574 USD |
| 9 | United States | 8,863,339 kg | 12,375,355 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 14,686,206 kg | 11,444,779.039 USD |
Flaxseed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Flaxseed exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Flaxseed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
2,079 importer companies are mapped for Flaxseed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Flaxseed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 2,079 total importer companies tracked for Flaxseed. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Czechia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,079 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Flaxseed.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Flaxseed buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Flaxseed (HS Code 120400) in 2024
For Flaxseed in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 451,104,709.78 kg | 267,938,291.833 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 110,997,929.177 kg | 96,283,229.586 USD |
| 3 | Poland | 137,180,490 kg | 82,484,216 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 91,913,490 kg | 69,203,886.711 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 48,541,393 kg | 33,274,820.438 USD |
| 6 | Latvia | 35,595,261 kg | 17,797,912.03 USD |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 14,122,410 kg | 17,564,866.924 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 10,044,135.648 kg | 12,968,197.413 USD |
| 9 | Czechia | 15,827,499.279 kg | 12,375,671 USD |
| 10 | Lithuania | 16,085,044.89 kg | 10,523,583 USD |
Flaxseed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Flaxseed origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Flaxseed
Flaxseed Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Flaxseed wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Flaxseed wholesale unit prices: Poland (1.35 USD / kg), India (0.88 USD / kg), Ukraine (0.87 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0.82 USD / kg | 0.84 USD / kg | 0.82 USD / kg | 0.82 USD / kg | 0.87 USD / kg | 0.88 USD / kg | ||||||
| Ukraine | 0.99 USD / kg | 0.98 USD / kg | 1.02 USD / kg | 0.96 USD / kg | 0.79 USD / kg | 0.87 USD / kg | ||||||
| Poland | 1.35 USD / kg | 1.34 USD / kg | 1.35 USD / kg | 1.34 USD / kg | 1.33 USD / kg | 1.35 USD / kg |
Flaxseed Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Flaxseed wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 3 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Flaxseed Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 5 Flaxseed wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried Seed
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupOilseed (linseed/flaxseed)
Scientific NameLinum usitatissimum
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Temperate climates; commonly grown as a cool-season annual field crop.
- Well-drained soils; quality and yield can be sensitive to excess moisture (waterlogging) and to heat/drought during flowering and seed fill.
Main VarietiesBrown-seeded flaxseed, Golden/yellow-seeded flaxseed
Consumption Forms
- Whole seed (food)
- Milled/ground flaxseed (food ingredient)
- Pressed/crushed into linseed oil
- Meal/cake co-product for feed or ingredient uses (market-dependent)
Grading Factors
- Moisture content
- Dockage/foreign material and admixture
- Heated seed and total damage
- Test weight (where grading systems apply)
Planting to HarvestAnnual crop harvested within the same growing season (timing varies by origin and planting window).
Market
Flaxseed (linseed) is a globally traded oilseed used for direct human consumption (whole or milled) and for crushing into linseed oil and meal. International supply is concentrated in temperate field-crop regions, with Canada and Eurasian producers (notably Russia and Kazakhstan) commonly significant in export trade, while demand is distributed across Europe, North America, and China. Trade is typically in bulk or bagged dry seed under buyer specifications focused on cleanliness, moisture, and damage, rather than cold-chain logistics. Global availability and prices can be highly sensitive to weather-driven yield variability in key exporting regions and to trade/logistics disruptions affecting major origins.
Major Producing Countries
- CanadaMajor global producer and key export origin in international trade statistics (linseed/flaxseed).
- RussiaLarge producer with significant participation in export markets in some years.
- KazakhstanImportant Eurasian producer and exporter; production concentrated in steppe agro-climates.
- ChinaNotable producer; also participates as an importer depending on domestic balance and demand.
- IndiaProducer primarily oriented to domestic oilseed use; trade role varies by year.
Major Exporting Countries
- CanadaFrequently among the leading exporters for HS 1204 (linseed/flaxseed) in trade datasets.
- RussiaRegular exporter; exportability can be influenced by logistics and policy conditions.
- KazakhstanRegular exporter supplying Europe and Asia via overland and port routes.
- ArgentinaSmaller but relevant exporter in some marketing years.
Major Importing Countries
- BelgiumSignificant import destination and processing/transshipment point in European trade flows.
- NetherlandsEU entry and redistribution hub; imports can reflect logistics and re-export activity.
- GermanyLarge food and ingredient market within the EU; imports support processing and retail demand.
- United StatesMajor consumer market for flaxseed-based foods and ingredients; imports supplement domestic supply.
- ChinaImport demand fluctuates with domestic production and downstream oil/food demand.
Supply Calendar
- Canada (Prairie provinces):Aug, Sep, OctMain harvest and export accumulation period for dry seed; shipments often follow post-harvest cleaning and storage.
- Russia:Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest window; regional variability across producing areas.
- Kazakhstan:Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest window in steppe regions.
- India:Mar, AprRabi-season oilseed harvest timing; primarily domestic supply context.
- Argentina:Dec, JanSouthern Hemisphere harvest window can be counter-seasonal to Northern Hemisphere origins.
Specification
Major VarietiesBrown flaxseed (linseed), Golden/yellow flaxseed
Physical Attributes
- Small oil-rich seed with brown or yellow seed coat; traded as cleaned, dried seed.
- Ground/milled flaxseed is more prone to oxidative quality loss than whole seed, influencing packaging and shelf-life management.
Compositional Metrics
- Oil fraction is characterized by high alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) relative to many other oilseeds; composition is a common basis for nutrition positioning in food uses.
- Fiber and lignan content are commonly referenced in food-ingredient specifications and labeling contexts (country-specific rules apply).
Grades
- Canada Western (CW) flaxseed export grades (e.g., No. 1 CW / No. 2 CW / No. 3 CW) reference factors such as test weight, dockage/cleanliness, heated seed, and total damage (Canada Grain Commission framework).
Packaging
- Bulk shipments for crushing and industrial users (origin-dependent logistics).
- Bagged formats (including large flexible intermediate bulk containers) for ingredient and specialty-food channels.
ProcessingCommon downstream transformations include cleaning/sorting, milling (food ingredients), and pressing/crushing into linseed oil and meal/cake.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm production -> harvest -> drying/cleaning -> storage -> bulk handling/export -> destination cleaning/sorting -> (food packing or milling) or (crushing/pressing into oil and meal) -> distribution
Demand Drivers
- Use as a food ingredient in bakery, cereals, and nutrition-focused products (whole or milled flaxseed).
- Crush demand for linseed oil and co-products, with end uses spanning food and industrial applications (market share varies by region).
Temperature
- Quality preservation depends on dry, cool storage conditions and moisture control to limit spoilage, heating, and quality deterioration during storage and transit.
Shelf Life
- Whole, properly dried seed generally has a longer storage life than milled flaxseed; milling increases exposure to oxidation and typically requires tighter packaging and inventory rotation.
Risks
Climate HighGlobal export availability can tighten rapidly when drought, heat, or adverse harvest conditions reduce yields and quality in key temperate export regions (notably the Canadian Prairies and Eurasian steppe producers), translating into price volatility and elevated execution risk for buyers.Diversify origins and shipment windows, use quality-forward contracts with clear grade/spec terms, and maintain buffer stocks for critical applications.
Geopolitics And Trade Policy MediumExport logistics, sanctions exposure, and policy shifts affecting major Eurasian origins can alter routing, freight costs, and deliverability for flaxseed and derived products.Build contingency routing options and qualify alternative suppliers (including counter-seasonal origins where feasible).
Quality And Contaminants MediumBuyer-rejection risk arises from out-of-spec moisture, foreign material/dockage, heated/damaged seed, and contaminant findings; milling also increases oxidative stability risk for food ingredients.Specify test methods and tolerances (moisture, dockage, damage) and require pre-shipment COAs; for milled product, use oxygen/heat-managed packaging and shorter supply cycles.
Price Volatility MediumFlaxseed prices are influenced by oilseed complex dynamics and by tightness in exportable surplus; relatively smaller global market size versus major oilseeds can amplify volatility when supply shocks occur.Use staged purchasing, hedging proxies where appropriate, and multi-origin coverage to reduce spot exposure.
Sustainability
- Climate and water variability risk in rainfed temperate production zones (e.g., Canadian Prairies and Eurasian steppe) can drive sharp year-to-year supply swings.
- Residue and contaminant compliance (pesticide residues, mycotoxins/foreign material) can trigger shipment holds or rejections in regulated import markets, increasing trade friction.
FAQ
Are flaxseed and linseed the same product in global trade?Yes. In trade and statistical contexts, “flaxseed” and “linseed” commonly refer to the same oilseed (Linum usitatissimum), and international trade data is often captured under HS 1204 for linseed/flaxseed.
Which countries are typically important exporters of flaxseed?Canada is commonly a major export origin, with Russia and Kazakhstan also frequently significant in international trade flows. The relative ranking can change by year, so buyers often validate current shares using ITC Trade Map or UN Comtrade.
What quality factors are most commonly specified for flaxseed shipments?Commercial specifications commonly focus on moisture, cleanliness/dockage (foreign material and other seeds), and damage indicators such as heated or broken seed. For Canadian-origin shipments, the Canada Western (CW) grading tables published by the Canadian Grain Commission illustrate how these factors are used to define export grades.
Sources
Flaxseed Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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