Oat seed exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of oat seed by the United States reached $4.3 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 61 countries. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.8 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 | $4.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 6.4K t |
Where the United States exports oat seed to
Most of it went to Japan (41%), China (26%), South Korea (8%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.8M | 41% |
| China | $1.1M | 26% |
| South Korea | $356K | 8.3% |
| Colombia | $354K | 8.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $318K | 7.4% |
| Mexico | $129K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $44K | 1% |
| Guatemala | $43K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 110% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Oat seed imports to the United States
The United States imported $4.1 million of oat seed in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 114 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.0M | 98% |
| Japan | $62K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.3% |
| Chile | $5K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $5K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Common questions
What is the value of oat seed exported by the United States?
The United States exported oat seed worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 61 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries buy oat seed from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (26%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average export price of oat seed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of oat seed from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $6.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import oat seed?
Yes. The United States imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $4.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for oat seed?
The HS code for oat seed is subheading 1004.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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