Benelux: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux oat market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Oat Production in Benelux

In value terms, oat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of oat production was Belgium (X tons), accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, oat production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Luxembourg (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Belgium was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Luxembourg (+4.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.3% per year).

The average oat yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Benelux; picking up by 4.1% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oat production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Oat Exports

Exports in Benelux

Oat exports fell markedly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -59.5% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, oat exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together generating a 31% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -4.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+7.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +7.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Luxembourg (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Luxembourg and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -1.9% and -13.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest oat supplier in Benelux, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, oat exports contracted by an average annual rate of -2.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+7.8% per year) and Luxembourg (-6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Oat Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of oats increased by 2.3% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major importer of oats, creating 62% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +19.7%).

In value terms, the largest oat importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform