Germany: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Germany

The German oat market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Oat Production in Germany

In value terms, oat production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 37%. Oat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average oat yield in Germany amounted to X tons per ha, growing by 3% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. The oat yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the total area harvested in terms of oats production in Germany shrank to X ha, with a decrease of -5.7% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 24% against the previous year. The oat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Oat Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of oats were exported from Germany; waning by -2.4% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 31%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, oat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +38.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of oat exports from Germany, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Italy, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +35.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for oat exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 80% of total exports. Italy, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +32.7%, saw 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 average oat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, oat imports into Germany declined notably to X tons, falling by -19.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -23.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. 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 contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of oat imports to Germany, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +44.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest oat suppliers to Germany, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +38.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Ireland ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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