Oats market in Brazil, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Brazilian oat market expanded from 2018, driven by global consumer shifts toward healthy and convenient foods. This trend was reinforced by local agricultural improvements, including the development of more productive cultivars by Embrapa, which helped increase planted area and yields. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand for healthy staples, pushing production above 1 million tonnes for the first time.

Strong demand from the animal feed sector, as oats became a competitive alternative to corn and wheat, sustained production growth through 2022, reaching nearly 1.3 million tonnes. Investments in agricultural technology and an 11% expansion of planted area in Paraná supported this rise. However, output contracted in 2023, bringing market volume back to around 889 thousand tonnes.

The market diversified with the entry of new players like foodtech startup Nude, which launched oat-based beverages during the pandemic, and continued investments from major companies such as Nestlé in organic and traceable supply chains. These developments supported value addition and catered to growing consumer interest in plant-based and sustainable options throughout the period.

Production oats in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil maintained the 8th position globally in terms of oat production volume.

Top producers of oats, 2018-2021

World map of production of oats, 2018-2021

In 2021, Brazil produced 1,092 thousand tonnes of oats, marking a solid 21.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 21.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 898 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 3.4% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports oats from Brazil

Exports in kind, t

Brazil's foreign oat supplies declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 1,239 tonnes, representing a 52.3% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 76.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -38.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Uruguay accounted for 88.7% of Brazil's total oat exports in volume, while the remaining flows were distributed among multiple smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Oat shipments from Brazil to foreign markets declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, Brazil exported 498 thousand US dollars worth of oats, indicating a 21.8% loss compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 52.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Uruguay and Japan dominated Brazil's oat exports in value terms, together accounting for 82.4% of total flows, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports oats to Brazil

Imports in kind, t

Oat import volumes into Brazil declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Brazil imported a total of 106 tonnes of oats, reflecting a 57.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 64.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 29.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 401 tonnes, with the largest increase of 34.9% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay was the dominant market for Brazil's oat imports in volume, capturing 70.9% of total flows, while other countries collectively accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2021, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Brazil's oat imports amounted to 50 thousand US dollars, down by 19.7% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 132 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 71.3% and the largest decline of 52.4% occurring in 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the 2018-2021 period, Paraguay (59.1% of imports in value terms), Uruguay (20.9%), and Argentina (20.0%) were the largest suppliers of oats to Brazil, together forming 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021