Northern America: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Northern America

The North American oat market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 48% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Oat Production in Northern America

In value terms, oat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2013 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Canada (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of oat production, comprising approx. 83% of total volume. Moreover, oat production in Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), fivefold.

In Canada, oat production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of oats in Northern America soared to X tons per ha, growing by 20% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 harvested area of oats in Northern America totaled X ha, growing by 9.8% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oat production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Oat Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of oats decreased by -23.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oat exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 24%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. The United States (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to oat exports from Canada stood at -2.6%. At the same time, the United States (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United States emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +3.5% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest oat supplier in Northern America, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

In Canada, oat exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, oat export price increased by +71.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.6%).

Oat Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, imports of oats in Northern America dropped to X tons, which is down by -7.3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 +53.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 98% of total imports in 2022. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to oat imports into the United States stood at -2.0%. At the same time, Canada (+6.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +6.8% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported oats in Northern America, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +1.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 38% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +74.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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