Belgium: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, the Belgian oat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 34% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Oat Production in Belgium

In value terms, oat production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 99%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of oats in Belgium was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The oat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of oats were harvested in Belgium; growing by 5.1% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oat production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Oat Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, exports of oats from Belgium reduced notably to X tons, shrinking by -85.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 331% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, oat exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 323% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for oat exports from Belgium, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, oat exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +27.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-13.7% per year) and Germany (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for oats exports from Belgium, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +27.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-12.0% per year) and Germany (+0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports into Belgium

Oat imports into Belgium contracted to X tons in 2022, declining by -7.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, oat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Finland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of oat imports to Belgium, together comprising 71% of total imports. Sweden, Ireland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Finland ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest oat suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Sweden, Ireland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +19.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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