# EU Increases Imports of Oilseed Flax by 48%, Despite Logistical Restrictions

> EU imports of oilseed flax from non-EU countries rose 47.9% to 182,040 tonnes from July 1 to October 25, 2026, compared with 123,070 tonnes a year earlier. The increase occurred despite higher transport costs and international logistics problems.

- Date: 2026-11-10 · published 2026-11-10T18:07:30.715Z
- Category: trade · region European Union · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/92030-eu-increases-imports-of-oilseed-flax-by-48-despite-logistical-restrictions
- Commodities: [Linseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LINSEED.md)

## Why it matters

Higher imports expand flaxseed availability in the EU and may ease prices for the commodity. The additional demand for transport amid logistical constraints could also keep freight costs elevated.

## Read by commodity

- LINSEED: bearish ▼

## Sources

- ground.news: https://ground.news/article/eu-increases-imports-of-oilseed-flax-by-48-despite-logistical-restrictions

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