EU: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in the EU

The EU oat market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Oat Production in the EU

In value terms, oat production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together accounting for 50% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +6.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average oat yield in the European Union rose rapidly to X tons per ha, surging by 5.2% against 2021. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the oat yield remained at a 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 totaled X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Oat Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of oats decreased by -14.3% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 2014 with an increase of 21%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, oat exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +65.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the major exporters of oats in the European Union, together comprising 39% of total exports. Poland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by France (11%), the Czech Republic (6.6%), Estonia (4.7%) and Latvia (4.6%). The following exporters - Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up 18% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest oat supplying countries in the European Union were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 48% of total exports. France, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Denmark, Lithuania, Spain, Ireland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of +26.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports in the EU

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of oats decreased by -8.9% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, oat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +96.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the largest importers of oats, together creating 86% of total imports. The following importers - Latvia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - each finished at a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +23.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest oat importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Spain, Italy, Latvia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of +24.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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