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World - Oats - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 20, 2021

Accelerated Demand for Healthy Food Emerges As a New Driver for the Global Oats Market

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Oats - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The oat market indicated steady growth in 2020. The production and export of oats increased against heightened demand, not only from livestock farmers and producers of animal feed but also from a nascent trend emerging in the food sector: the use of oats as an ingredient in the manufacture of healthy food products.

Key Trends and Insights

IndexBox estimates indicate that oat output reached 23.6M tons in 2020. The demand for this cereal crop is currently rising due to the prominent use of oats in animal feed and the nascent trend emerging in the food sector for oat milk, convenient cereal products and oat-based protein. The demand for oat milk in 2020 was explosive. In the near-term outlook, it is forecast that oat milk should take a firm place on the market among its traditional competitors, such as cow, soya and almond milk.

Despite the logistics difficulties caused by the COVID-19 crisis, global oat exports surged by 7% in 2020 against 2019 figures, reaching 3.3M tons. Canada assumed the leading position in global oat exports in 2020, supplying a record 2M tons to the global market; approx. half of the Canadian oat yield is sent abroad. Since 2019, exports to Latin America, particularly to Chile, have been increasing. Chile has significantly expanded its oat processing capacity in recent years, even though Chilean oat crop yield remained low amid dry weather. In 2020, therefore, Chile was forced to secure an oat import volume that was six times larger than the amount recorded in 2019. Imports to Asian countries have also seen a 50% increase, particularly in China.

The established healthy-eating trend and the latest tendency to position oats as a premium food product should provide an additional incentive for the further development of this market. In contrast, the processing of oats for animal feed is set to remain a key driver in terms of demand. Forecasts indicate that the global oat market may reach $8В by 2030.

Global Oat Consumption

The global oat market rose to $7.4B in 2020, increasing by 4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

The countries with the highest volumes of oat consumption in 2020 were Russia (4.3M tons), the U.S. (2.3M tons) and Canada (2.2M tons), together comprising 37% of global consumption. These countries were followed by China, Australia, Finland, the UK, Germany, Poland, Brazil, Spain, Argentina and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 40%.

In value terms, the largest oat markets worldwide were China ($1B), Russia ($912M) and the U.S. ($535M), with a combined 33% share of the global market.

In 2020, the highest levels of oat per capita consumption were registered in Finland (192 kg per person), followed by Canada (58 kg per person), Australia (45 kg per person) and Sweden (42 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of oat was estimated at 3 kg per person.

Oat Exports by Country

Canada prevails in oat export structure, reaching 2M tons, which was approx. 62% of total exports in 2020. Sweden (234K tons) took a 7.2% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (4.5%). Finland (111K tons), Estonia (75K tons), Lithuania (69K tons), the UK (66K tons), France (65K tons) and Latvia (58K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Canada increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2020. At the same time, Latvia (+34.4%), Lithuania (+22.1%), the UK (+16.4%), Poland (+15.4%), Estonia (+13.1%), France (+12.3%) and Sweden (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported globally, with a CAGR of +34.4% from 2012-2020. By contrast, Finland (-13.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period.

In value terms, Canada ($467M) remains the largest oat supplier worldwide, comprising 54% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Finland ($92M), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 6% share.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global oat market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 75 - Oats

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    8. Exports and Growth, by Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Yield and Growth
    12. Exports and Growth
    13. Export Prices and Growth
    14. Market Size and Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports and Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    20. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
    24. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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