What moisture level is acceptable for linseed?

Linseed moisture must be reduced to 9 % or below. Samples are dried at 100 °C and measured to ensure compliance.

Which grading standards apply to linseed?

Grades such as U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 specify limits for test weight, damaged kernels, and foreign matter like stones and glass. Exceeding these limits results in a lower grade or sample grade.

What are the common end uses of linseed oil?

The oil is primarily used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, inks and soaps, with limited edible applications. The meal is used as cattle feed, and the seed is added to food products for its omega‑3 content.

How is linseed typically packaged for export?

Export shipments commonly use gunny bags that meet GB/T 24904 or plastic woven bags complying with GB/T 8946, both providing a clean, sealed container for bulk transport.

What storage conditions are required for linseed?

Linseed should be stored in clean, dry, moisture‑proof, insect‑proof and rodent‑proof warehouses, sealed in sturdy bags to prevent contamination and odor absorption.

Linseed

Linseed, also known as flaxseed, is an oilseed harvested as a dried seed and traded in bulk. It is the primary agricultural product used for extracting linseed oil and producing meal for animal feed.

Prices, specifications and international trade for linseed under HS 120400.

Linseed Price

$767USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Linseed Historical Unit Values

Linseed is quoted in USD/t at KAZ. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Linseed Exports and Imports

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Kazakhstan led reported linseed exports in 2025, at $428M.

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Linseed Facts and HS Code

Linseed belongs to oilseeds within grains, oilseeds, oils and feed. Its customs classification covers HS 120400.

Linseed HS Code

Also known as	Flaxseed, food
Scientific name	Linum usitatissimum
Product type	Raw
Form	Dried
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Oilseeds — Grains, oilseeds, oils and feed
HS codes	120400
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	KAZ

Production & Handling

Linseed storage guidance: Stored in clean, dry, moisture‑proof, insect‑proof, rodent‑proof warehouses, sealed in sturdy bags to prevent contamination.

Production and Storage

Perishability	Low
Temperature regime	Ambient
Storage conditions	Stored in clean, dry, moisture‑proof, insect‑proof, rodent‑proof warehouses, sealed in sturdy bags to prevent contamination.
Production methods	Farmed
Processing steps	Sowing Seedbed preparation Drilling Crop establishment Harvest Drying Storage Sampling Moisture testing Oil extraction (cold pressed) Optional refining

Packaging

Typical linseed packaging includes Gunny bag and Plastic woven bag.

Gunny bag
Coarse woven sack meeting GB/T 24904, used for bulk transport of linseed.
Plastic woven bag
Strong sealed bag complying with GB/T 8946, common for export shipments.

Uses & Risks

Linseed is used in Industrial oil, Food ingredient, and Animal feed.

End Uses

Industrial oil
Linseed oil is used in paints, varnishes, inks and soaps.
Food ingredient
Seed is added to food products for its α‑linolenic acid and omega‑3 content.
Animal feed
Oil cake (meal) serves as a protein feed for milch cattle and other livestock.

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Paint and coatings, Ink manufacturing, Soap industry, Animal feed, Food processing
Leading origins	Canada, China, Ethiopia, France, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Sourcing risks

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Botrytis, Alternaria and powdery mildew DiseaseMedium Fungal diseases can reduce seed quality and increase foreign matter levels.	Disease	Medium	Apply appropriate fungicides and monitor disease incidence during the trial.
Fungal fruit bodies (FFB) and pigeon damage PestMedium Pests can cause seed loss and increase impurity levels.	Pest	Medium	Implement pre‑ and post‑emergence pest control measures and protect seedbeds.
Cold soil temperatures ClimateLow Sowing when soil is below 8 °C can delay emergence and affect stand uniformity.	Climate	Low	Schedule drilling when soil temperature reaches the recommended threshold.

Linseed Questions

What moisture level is acceptable for linseed?: Linseed moisture must be reduced to 9 % or below. Samples are dried at 100 °C and measured to ensure compliance.
Which grading standards apply to linseed?: Grades such as U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 specify limits for test weight, damaged kernels, and foreign matter like stones and glass. Exceeding these limits results in a lower grade or sample grade.
What are the common end uses of linseed oil?: The oil is primarily used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, inks and soaps, with limited edible applications. The meal is used as cattle feed, and the seed is added to food products for its omega‑3 content.
How is linseed typically packaged for export?: Export shipments commonly use gunny bags that meet GB/T 24904 or plastic woven bags complying with GB/T 8946, both providing a clean, sealed container for bulk transport.
What storage conditions are required for linseed?: Linseed should be stored in clean, dry, moisture‑proof, insect‑proof and rodent‑proof warehouses, sealed in sturdy bags to prevent contamination and odor absorption.