The case of oil flax: Is it profitable to grow this crop in Russia?

The production of oilseed flax in the Russian Federation has been growing in recent years: in 2021, it exceeded 1 million tons for the first time. The cultivation of flax looked interesting, taking into account the duties on the main oilseeds - sunflower, rapeseed and soybeans. Nevertheless, in the short term, not all experts expect a continued increase in areas and production volumes. Pole.rf learned from farms, industry associations and analysts what conditions will support interest in the production of oil flax and whether the Russian Federation will retain its leading position as an exporter. Area dynamics According to Rosstat, oil flax production in Russia in 2021 amounted to a record 1.4 million tons, while a year earlier the figure was at the level of 0.87 million tons and was also a record at that time. Last year, according to the Institute for Agricultural Market Studies (IKAR) and the Oil and Fat Union of Russia (MZhSR), the figure even exceeded 1.7 million tons. The ...