Oat seed trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in oat seed was worth $67.1 million in 2024, about 110.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and up 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67.1M | 110.1K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 98.3K t |
| 2022 | $54.7M | 95.2K t |
| 2021 | $63.6M | 136.5K t |
| 2020 | $63.7M | 125.2K t |
| 2019 | $55.5M | 123.2K t |
| 2018 | $53.8M | 105.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 112.5K t |
Top oat seed exporting countries
Canada is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Hungary and Australia. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 61 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.9M | 18% |
| Hungary | $7.2M | 11% |
| Australia | $6.8M | 10% |
| Poland | $5.0M | 7.5% |
| United States | $4.3M | 6.4% |
| Latvia | $3.7M | 5.5% |
| Uruguay | $2.8M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| France | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Afghanistan | $1.7M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Malaysia is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 114 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $7.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 10% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 7.6% |
| China | $4.8M | 7.2% |
| France | $4.7M | 7% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 6.5% |
| United States | $4.1M | 6.1% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3% |
| Hungary | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.28 per kg and Latvia $0.36 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1004.10: Cereals: oats, seeds. HS 1004 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most oat seed?
Canada exported $11.9 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Hungary (11%) and Australia (10%). In all, 61 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most oat seed?
Malaysia imported $7.5 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Japan (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in oat seed?
It was worth $67.1 million in 2024, about 110.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 61 countries reported exports and 114 reported imports.
What is the average price of oat seed per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.28 per kg and Latvia $0.36 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for oat seed?
The HS code for oat seed is subheading 1004.10, in chapter 10 (cereals). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1004 page.
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