Flaxseed, flax oil and flax cake market forecast (Week 22, 2025)

01 Flaxseed

In the 22nd week (May 26-May 30, 2025), the national average price of domestic flax seeds is 5,522 yuan/ton; the price of Russian first-grade screened flax seeds at Tianjin Port is 5,650 yuan/ton; the price of Russian first-grade raw flax seeds at Tianjin Port is 5,450 yuan/ton. The flax seed market conditions in various regions this week are as follows:

Weekly Review:

Flaxseed prices were relatively stable this week. At present, the operating rate of flaxseed oil factories is still low, and the demand for flaxseed at ports is relatively weak. In terms of supply, the port supply is relatively large, the supply of flaxseed is sufficient, and the domestic port warehouse continues to be high, which is bearish for the flaxseed market. In terms of demand, downstream companies replenish stocks on demand, the terminal market is slow to move goods, and the demand for flaxseed is weak. The domestic rapeseed and soybean markets are weak, which is bearish for the flaxseed market. Foreign flaxseed is at the end of the season, and the international flaxseed price continues to rise. CNF in the southern Black Sea region of Russia quotes flaxseed at US$630-640/ton, with a shipping date of June-July. Canada quotes US$770/ton, and Kazakh flaxseed is suspended. In the short term, the international flaxseed market is insufficient, and the international flaxseed market is positive, which boosts the domestic flaxseed market and supports the flaxseed price. In the long run, the price of flaxseed at Chinese ports is still bullish.

02 Flax oil

Week 22 (May 26-May 30, 2025) This week, the domestic first-grade linseed oil prices are as follows: Lanzhou 11,600-11,700 yuan/ton; Wuzhong 11,700-11,850 yuan/ton, Yinchuan 11,700-11,850 yuan/ton, Hohhot 11,700 yuan/ton; Zhangjiakou 11,500 yuan/ton; Xingtai 11,000 yuan/ton; Tianjin Binhai 11,600-11,700 yuan/ton, Suzhou 11,600-11,800 yuan/ton, Nantong 11,600-11,800 yuan/ton.

The prices of bulk linseed oil are as follows: 10,200-10,300 yuan/ton in Ulanqab; 10,700 yuan/ton in Hohhot; 11,000 yuan/ton in Zhangjiakou; 11,000 yuan/ton in Xingtai; 10,600-11,000 yuan/ton in Tianjin Binhai;

Weekly Review:

The price of linseed oil is stable this week. The operating rate of linseed oil factories is not high, and the supply of linseed oil is tightening, which is good for the linseed oil market. In terms of demand, linseed oil consumption is in the off-season, and the demand for linseed oil is not strong, which is bad for the linseed oil market. It is expected that the price of linseed oil will continue to be stable in the short term, and the possibility of fluctuation is relatively high.

03 Flax cake

Week 22 (May 26-May 30, 2025) This week's flaxseed cake prices are as follows: Zhangjiakou 2800-3400 yuan/ton; Datong 2900-3000 yuan/ton; Shenchi 2800-3200 yuan/ton; Zhongwei 2800-3000 yuan/ton; Shizuishan 3100 yuan/ton; Baotou 2800 yuan/ton; Tianjin 2700-3000 yuan/ton; Nantong 2950-3000 yuan/ton; Wuzhong 3000-3100 yuan/ton.

Weekly Review:

The overall price of flaxseed cake remains stable this week. As the temperature rises in various places, the proportion of flaxseed cake as a high-calorie feed raw material in the feed ratio will decrease. Flaxseed cake is in the off-season and demand is weak. Many pressing plants reflect slow shipments. The operating rate of flaxseed oil plants is not high, and the supply is tight, which supports the flaxseed cake market. It is expected that the price of flax cake will continue to be stable in the short term, and there is a high possibility of fluctuation.