The linseed oil market in Ukraine is entering a phase of stable recovery, with areas under cultivation increasing.

In Ukraine, linseed remains a niche crop. Production is subject to fluctuations influenced by market factors and weather. Since 2020, there has been a steady expansion of plantings. The growth is driven by demand from the EU—the main importer of flax. This is reported by UkrAgroConsult. In 2024/25 MY, there is a partial recovery of yield, which is still below the potential of the crop. The gross flax harvest in 2024/25 MY is estimated at over 66 thousand tons, which is the highest result since 2017/18 MY. The combination of expanded areas and improved yields has been decisive. Export remains a key driver of the market—over 80% of the Ukrainian flax crop in 2024/25 MY is sent abroad. During the years of war, this share has increased more than twofold. The main flax sales direction is the EU (Italy, Poland, Belgium—the top importers). After the start of the full-scale war, EU countries significantly reduced their purchases of Russian flax, reorienting to alternative suppliers from ...