Flax Seed– a window into
hemp’s potential
oCanadian Flax
Seed Industry
nsince 1994, Canada has been the world leader in the production and export of flax seed
nCanada
produces approx. 40% of the world’s total flax production
nnext
largest producer is China at less than half the annual production
nCanada supplies
approx. 60% of flax seed used in the US, and also has significant exports to Europe, Japan and South
Korea
oCanadian Flax
Stats
naverage Canadian
production of flax (1999-2003) = 755,000 t, produced on about 1.5 million acres (600,000 ha)
nAverage yield = 1,137 kg/ha (approx 1,000 lbs/ac) vs. world average of 808 kg/ha (40% above average)
nAverage
price = U$242/t (ranging from U$193-$309/t)