Benelux: Oat Market 2024

Oat Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux oat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Oat Production in Benelux

In value terms, oat production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Belgium (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of oat production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, oat production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Luxembourg (X tons), twofold.

In Belgium, oat production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Luxembourg (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

The average oat yield was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the oat yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 oat harvested area in Benelux reached X ha, growing by X% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2013 with an increase of X%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oat Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of oats were exported in Benelux; shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, oat exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Luxembourg (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest oat supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, oat exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Oat Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of oats increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, oat imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importer of oats in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

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

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