Flax Crop Market Report 2025

This Flax Crop Market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The flax crop market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.82 billion in 2024 to $0.9 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to the increasing demand for flaxseed, the growing popularity of superfoods, expansion in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, higher consumption of ready-to-eat meals, and rising disposable incomes.

The flax crop market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for organic and naturally sourced products, greater adoption of flax fibers, an increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products, growing consumption of flax-based protein products, and the rising popularity of e-commerce platforms. Key trends during this period include the adoption of flax fibers in the textile and cosmetics industries, along with technological advancements in flax fiber, product innovations, and the growing focus on health and wellness trends.

The growing consumer preference for plant-based and natural food ingredients is expected to drive the growth of the flax crop market. These ingredients are minimally processed, plant-derived components used in food products for nutrition, flavor, color, and preservation. The rising demand is fueled by factors such as health awareness, sustainability, clean-label trends, and ethical consumerism. Flax crop plays a significant role in providing nutrient-dense flaxseeds, which are rich in fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, making them ideal for healthy, sustainable products. For example, in April 2024, the Plant-Based Foods Association, a US-based nonprofit, reported a 6.6% growth in plant-based food dollar sales in 2022, up from 5.9% in 2021. As a result, the increased consumer interest in plant-based and natural food ingredients is contributing to the growth of the flax crop market.

Leading companies in the flax crop market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as sustainable farming practices, to improve yields. Sustainable cultivation involves eco-friendly farming techniques that conserve resources, maintain soil health, and minimize environmental impact. For instance, in March 2023, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a US-based food company, introduced the Knwble Grwn brand, which specializes in producing plant-based ingredients. This brand is committed to sourcing from farmers who prioritize reducing carbon emissions in their farming methods. Their product line includes flaxseed, flax oil, hemp seed, hemp oil, and quinoa, all designed to enhance the flavor of various recipes while appealing to health-conscious consumers.

In April 2022, Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV), a Germany-based seed breeding and trading company, acquired Northstar Seed Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows DSV to expand its operations, strengthen its presence in the Americas, and improve its access to retail markets in Canada, as well as North and South America. Northstar Seed Ltd. is a Canada-based company that focuses on the production, marketing, and distribution of forage, turf, cover crops, and native grass seeds.

Major players in the flax crop market are Cargill Incorporated, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Shaw's Flax Mill Ltd., Richardson International Limited, Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd, The Scoular Company, SunOpta Inc., Grain Millers Inc., Linwoods Health Foods Ltd., AgMotion Inc., Bora Foods Private Limited, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., Pragati Agribiz Pvt. Ltd., Flax Farm Ltd., Linoto LLC, Bast Fibre Technologies Inc., Johnson Seeds Ltd., CanMar Foods Ltd., and TA Foods Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the flax crop market in 2024. The regions covered in flax crop report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the flax crop market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a versatile crop grown for both its fiber and oilseeds. It is mainly cultivated for its seeds, which are used to produce flaxseed oil, and its fibers, which are utilized in textiles such as linen. Flax is valued for its adaptability to various climates and its positive impact on crop rotation, enhancing soil health.

The primary types of flax crops are fiber flax and oilseed flax. Fiber flax is cultivated mainly for its long, durable fibers, which are used in making linen and other textiles. Its distribution channels include online retail, supermarkets, hypermarkets, specialty stores, and more, serving diverse industries such as food and beverages, animal feed, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and others.

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The flax crop market consists of sales of drought-tolerant flax, and organic flax. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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