Greece: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Greece

In 2022, the Greek oat market decreased by -1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a mild downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Oat Production in Greece

In value terms, oat production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 428%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oats in Greece was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, the average oat yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the total area harvested in terms of oats production in Greece totaled X ha, with an increase of 2.6% on 2021. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, oat harvested area decreased by -17.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the oat harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Oat Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of oats decreased by -94% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,670%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, oat exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9,397%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for oat exports from Greece, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, oat exports to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus stood at +21.2%.

In value terms, Cyprus ($X) remains the key foreign market for oats exports from Greece, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cyprus totaled +23.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average oat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 65% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 436%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, imports of oats into Greece dropped markedly to X tons, falling by -30% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, oat imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of oat imports to Greece, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +85.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest oat suppliers to Greece, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +92.7%, 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

The average oat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 34% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, oat import price increased by +86.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, import 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 importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 UK (+33.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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