Rolled oats exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $75.8 million of rolled oats in 2024 (59.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $96.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75.8M | 59.2K t |
| 2023 | $82.5M | 80.0K t |
| 2022 | $92.8M | 74.6K t |
| 2021 | $93.7M | 80.6K t |
| 2020 | $81.5M | 71.1K t |
| 2019 | $74.1M | 71.1K t |
| 2018 | $80.3M | 71.7K t |
| 2017 | $96.3M | 80.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports rolled oats to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (16%), Poland (8%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $12.2M | 16% |
| Poland | $6.1M | 8.1% |
| France | $5.9M | 7.8% |
| Greece | $5.6M | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $5.2M | 6.8% |
| Israel | $4.7M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.2M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rolled oats imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $13.7 million of rolled oats in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Ireland alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $11.6M | 85% |
| Italy | $676K | 5% |
| Germany | $241K | 1.8% |
| United States | $222K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $153K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $126K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $125K | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | $113K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $96K | 0.7% |
| France | $48K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rolled oats exports (HS 1104.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1104.12: Cereal grains: rolled or flaked, of oats.
Common questions
What is the value of rolled oats exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported rolled oats worth $75.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 118 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy rolled oats from the United Kingdom?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Poland (8%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 111 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average export price of rolled oats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rolled oats from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $96.3 million in 2017 to $75.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $96.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import rolled oats?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Italy and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $62.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolled oats?
The HS code for rolled oats is subheading 1104.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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