Australia and Oceania: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The oat market in Australia and Oceania contracted sharply to $X in 2022, which is down by -30.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Oat Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, oat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +11.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of oat production, comprising approx. 98% of total volume. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia amounted to +1.9%.

In 2022, the average oat yield in Australia and Oceania reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by -8.8% on the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of oats production in Australia and Oceania reduced to X ha, which is down by -11.9% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Oat Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of oats increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 960% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 585%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the key exporter of oats in Australia and Oceania, comprising 99.9% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the oats exports, with a CAGR of +12.9% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest oat supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, oat exports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +0.5% per year.

Oat Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, oat imports in Australia and Oceania skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 53% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 239% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 60% of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Samoa (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 33% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) and Kiribati (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into New Zealand increased at an average annual rate of +24.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kiribati (+47.9%), New Caledonia (+14.5%), Samoa (+13.7%) and Fiji (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kiribati emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +47.9% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+41 p.p.), New Caledonia (+7.2 p.p.), Kiribati (+2.3 p.p.) and Samoa (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oats in Australia and Oceania, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Caledonia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Samoa, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand totaled +25.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Caledonia (+12.0% per year) and Samoa (+16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 204%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Samoa ($X per ton), while Kiribati ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Samoa (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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