Middle East: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern oat market expanded notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 -6.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Oat Production in the Middle East

In value terms, oat production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,204%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of oat production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for 100% of total volume.

In Turkey, oat production increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average oat yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 15% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the oat yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 oat harvested area in the Middle East shrank to X ha, dropping by -7.3% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 2021 when the harvested area increased by 17%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Oat Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of oats, when their volume increased by 121% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, oat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 138%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main exporter of oats in the Middle East, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), generating an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to oat exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +10.4%. At the same time, Turkey (+65.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +65.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Turkey (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest oat supplier in the Middle East, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, oat exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by -40.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 49%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-7.4%).

Oat Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, oat imports in the Middle East contracted to X tons, which is down by -5.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, oat imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 147%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key importer of oats, creating 72% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 20% share of total imports. The following importers - Yemen (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - each reached a 4.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to oat imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at +15.6%. At the same time, Oman (+16.0%), Turkey (+12.7%), Yemen (+12.5%) and Saudi Arabia (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +16.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+23 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-7.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest oat importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Yemen ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Turkey and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Among the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +20.5%, 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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