Luxembourg: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg oat market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Oat Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, oat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 80%. Oat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oats in Luxembourg expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 28%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of oats production in Luxembourg contracted modestly to X ha, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 increased by +46.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oat production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Oat Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, overseas shipments of oats were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oat exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of oat exports from Luxembourg, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +43.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for oat exported from Luxembourg worldwide, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +48.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average oat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Belgium (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, approx. X tons of oats were imported into Luxembourg; dropping by -54.6% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oat imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of oat to Luxembourg, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, oat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-19.5% per year) and Belgium (-40.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oats to Luxembourg, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-32.0% per year) and Belgium (-38.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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