Europe: Oat Market 2024

Oat Market Size in Europe

The Europe oat market expanded notably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Oat Production in Europe

In value terms, oat production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest oat producing country in Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, oat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

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

The average oat yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the oat yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of oats in Europe stood at X ha, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oat production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Oat Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of oats, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, oat exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons), together recording X% of total export. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Estonia (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest oat supplying countries in Europe were the UK ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, the Netherlands, Latvia, Denmark and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Oat Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of oats, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, oat imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest importers of oats in Europe, together resulting at near X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%). Switzerland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Norway (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest oat importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Latvia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Switzerland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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