Flaxseeds
Bulk flaxseeds for processing, trading and industrial procurement.
Flaxseeds supplied for processing and commodity trade by origin, purity and oil content.
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Supporting Specialty Oil and Feed Markets with Reliable Flaxseeds
Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is a small oilseed traded in bulk for its oil-rich kernel, valued for its high omega-3 (ALA) content and its use in both industrial linseed oil and specialty food and feed markets. Demand spans crushers producing linseed oil for paints, coatings and nutraceuticals, as well as buyers sourcing whole seed for functional food and feed applications. Prime Elements specializes in sourcing and supplying flaxseed that meets the oil content, purity and quality benchmarks required by specialty processors.
Consistent Quality and Performance
Every parcel we supply is tested for oil content, moisture and admixture before shipment, along with iodine value to confirm the oil’s drying and omega-3 characteristics. Our sourcing network across Canada, Kazakhstan and Europe provides consistent access to both brown and golden flaxseed varieties.
Trusted Logistics Partner
We coordinate bulk vessel, rail and truck movements from country elevator to port silo and on to specialty crushers and food processors. Our logistics team manages documentation and scheduling to protect seed quality through transit, given flaxseed’s sensitivity to moisture and contamination.
Compliance and Sustainability
Prime Elements sources flaxseed with documented origin traceability, supporting buyers who require evidence of non-GMO status or clean, contaminant-free handling for food and nutraceutical end uses. We work with growers and elevators committed to responsible storage and residue management.
Why Choose Flaxseeds from Prime Elements?
- High Oil Quality: Strong oil content with favorable omega-3 (ALA) profile.
- Verified Purity: Low admixture and moisture across every shipment.
- Specialty Sourcing Expertise: Access to brown and golden varieties from key origins.
- Reliable Delivery: Careful handling and logistics suited to a sensitive specialty crop.
Choose Prime Elements as your partner in dependable, quality-assured flaxseed supply for specialty oil, food and feed markets.
Flaxseed is used primarily as feedstock for linseed oil extraction, alongside growing use as a whole-seed ingredient in food and feed.
Typical applications include:
- Industrial linseed oil for paints, varnishes and coatings
- Nutraceutical and dietary supplement oil (omega-3 / ALA)
- Functional food ingredients (bakery, cereals, milled flax)
- Animal feed additive for improved omega-3 content
- Flaxseed meal for livestock feed
- Cold-pressed edible flax oil production
Its high oil content and elevated iodine value reflect a fast-drying, omega-3-rich oil that suits both industrial and specialty nutritional applications.
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Oil content | % (on dry basis) | 38 – 44 |
| Moisture content | % | ≤ 9.0 |
| Admixture / foreign matter | % | ≤ 2.0 |
| Iodine value (oil basis) | g I₂/100g | 175 – 195 |
| Test weight | kg/hl | 60 – 68 |
| Broken / damaged seeds | % | ≤ 3.0 |
Specifications vary depending on growing origin and harvest season.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery terms | FOB / CFR / CIF, contracted under GAFTA-type standard terms |
| Transport modes | Bulk vessel (Handysize / Panamax), hopper rail cars, bulk trucks |
| Shipment size | 3,000 – 30,000 MT per vessel; smaller specialty parcels by rail, truck or container |
| Packaging | Bulk (loose), big-bag or container for smaller specialty and food-grade lots |
| Storage | Port silo terminals, inland country elevators, covered dry storage |
| Handling | Pneumatic and mechanical conveyor loading, grain elevators, weighbridge control |
Our standards are non-negotiable.
Every product in our portfolio is documented, tested and certified against international standards — and our memberships put that commitment on the record.
ISCC
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification.
EPCA
European Petrochemical Association — active member.
GROFOR
Federal Association of German Fuel Trade.
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