EU flaxseed imports from third countries rose 47.9% to 182,040 tonnes between July 1 and October 25, 2026, compared with the same period a year earlier. Kazakhstan remained the leading supplier, while shipments from Canada and Ukraine increased and Russian imports fell sharply amid EU duties.
Transit restrictions and higher costs on alternative routes could complicate further deliveries to Europe.
Higher EU buying supports demand for flaxseed, while transport constraints and rising freight costs could tighten delivered supply and lift prices. The article does not identify a listed commodity symbol for flaxseed, so no commodity is assigned.
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