Czech Republic: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech oat market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Oat Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, oat production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Oat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of oats in the Czech Republic totaled X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 7.3% on the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average oat yield remained 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.

The oat harvested area in the Czech Republic contracted to X ha in 2022, which is down by -9.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Oat Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of oats increased by 65% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +160.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 88%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for oat exports from the Czech Republic, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, oat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+15.1% per year) and Austria (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for oats exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+14.0% per year) and Switzerland (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average oat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -18.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Austria ($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 Italy (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Oat Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of oats decreased by -77.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 132%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oat imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 247%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of oat to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, oat imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-7.1% per year) and Germany (+18.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest oat suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.6%.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +39.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average oat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 83% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 90%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+52.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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