Ukraine: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian oat market rose markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oat Production in Ukraine

In value terms, oat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. 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 Ukraine shrank slightly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average oat yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year. 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 Ukraine rose sharply to X ha, growing by 5.9% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.4%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oat production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Oat Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of oats, when their volume decreased by -56.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 543% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 364% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of oat exports from Ukraine, together accounting for 63% of total exports. India, Switzerland, Turkey, Kuwait, Lebanon, South Korea, Italy, Qatar and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +150.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for oats exports from Ukraine, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +64.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+30.7% per year) and Hungary (+129.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 India (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, approx. X tons of oats were imported into Ukraine; reducing by -97.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 404% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oat imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 487%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) was the main oat supplier to Ukraine, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada (X kg), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at +28.8%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oats to Ukraine, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +26.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 339% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted prominent growth. As a result, import price reached 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Canada amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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