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Global Oat Market Overview 2018

Oat Production

Global oat market revenue amounted to $X in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, oat consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. Global oat consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its strength.

In 2017, the global oat production totaled X tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, oat production continues to indicate a mild deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global oat production attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. The general negative trend of oat output was largely conditioned by a mild decrease of the harvested area and a modest expansion in yield figures.

The countries with the highest volumes of oat production in 2017 were Russia (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), and Australia (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global production. These countries were followed by Poland, Finland, Brazil, the U.S., Spain, Argentina, the UK, Sweden and Chile, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable growth rate of oat production, among the main producing countries, was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Global average oat yield totaled X tonne per ha in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, oat yield continues to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average oat yield attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of oats were harvested worldwide; declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, oat harvested area continues to indicate a measured decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to oat production reached its peak figure of X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its strength.

Oat Exports

Global exports stood at X tonnes in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, oat exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global oat exports reached its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, oat exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, oat exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Oat Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes) represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tonnes), and Sweden (X tonnes), together mixed up X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes), and Estonia (X tonnes) together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Canada decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Denmark (+X%), Sweden (+X%), Estonia (+X%), Poland (+X%), France (+X%), and Finland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Canada increased by X% percentage points, while Finland (-X%), and Sweden (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest oat supplier worldwide, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Finland ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

In Canada, oat exports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports: Finland (-X% per year) and Sweden (+X% per year).

Oat Export Prices by Country

The average oat export price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, oat export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for oats reached its maximum level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the average export prices for oats failed to regain its strength.

Export prices varied noticeably by country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Estonia ($X per tonne), while Finland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable growth rate of export prices was attained by Estonia (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.