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Falling exports in the current flaxseed season

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Global flaxseed exports decreased by 14% in the period from August to November 2021 compared to the same period last year. Experts note that the decline in oilseed exports occurred against the background of a decrease in the production of this crop in Canada and Kazakhstan.

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“During this period, shipments from the main exporting countries are estimated at 465 thousand tons, compared to 538 thousand tons in August-November 2020. At the same time, the main volumes in the current season were exported by Russia – 261 thousand tons (+ 11%), while Kazakhstan and Canada reduced shipments to 97 thousand tons (-37%) and 80 thousand tons (-39%), respectively. Exports from Ukraine in August-November 2021 amounted to 21 thousand tons, from the United States – 6 thousand tons,” the report says.

According to OilWorld (Germany) analysts, the largest share of flax in the reporting period was imported to the territory of EU countries – 236 thousand tons, which is slightly higher than in the same period in 2020.

Next comes China with an indicator of 121 thousand tons (previous year: 235 thousand tons). The third position is occupied by the United States – 41 thousand tons (last year: 31 thousand tons).

Turkey shows the most significant increase from August to November with surging imports from 2 thousand tons to 34 thousand tons.