Flax curls return to the map of oilseed crops

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. Growth is supported by demand from the EU – the main importer of flax. 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. This is reported by analysts from UkrAgroConsult. 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 sales direction for flax is the EU (Italy, Poland, Belgium – the top importers). After the start of the full-scale war, EU countries significantly reduced purchases of Russian flax, reorienting to alternative ...