# Why Kazakh flax has become harder to get into Europe

> Kazakhstan's oilseed flax harvest is expected at about 1.35 million tonnes, flat year on year, despite a 41.3% rise in planted area. Dry summer weather cut yields, while exports to China are growing and shipments to Europe face transport bottlenecks. Russia's flax crop is also tracking below earlier forecasts.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-14T06:06:53.210Z
- Category: logistics · region Kazakhstan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/99009-why-kazakh-flax-has-become-harder-to-get-into-europe
- Commodities: [Linseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LINSEED.md)

## Why it matters

Logistics limits on Kazakh flax shipments to Europe tighten available supply in the EU, which supports European flax seed and linseed prices. Lower Russian output adds to the firmer tone.

## Read by commodity

- LINSEED: bullish ▲

## Sources

- inbusiness.kz: https://www.inbusiness.kz/ru/last/pochemu-kazahstanskomu-lnu-stalo-slozhnee-popast-v-evropu

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