Oats market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

The oat market in Luxembourg experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. After a decline in 2019, market volume recovered to 6 470 t in 2020 before falling again the following year. A strong rebound in 2022 brought the market to 7 078 t, but in 2023 it contracted sharply to 3 338 t. This steep drop was primarily driven by production constraints following the government's announcement in April 2023 to phase out the herbicide glyphosate for non-professional use, which affected agricultural practices and reduced oat yields.

Regulatory developments shaped the market throughout the period. In 2022, the establishment of the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (ALVA) strengthened controls over animal feed and foodstuffs, potentially enhancing consumer confidence in local products. Earlier, laws on public procurement and nature protection adopted in 2018 introduced frameworks that could influence agricultural production and public purchasing of oat-related goods.

By 2024, further regulatory measures came into force, including a ban on the sale of certain pesticides to the general public and the creation of an official approval system for local agricultural labels. These steps aimed to promote domestic production and ensure food safety, although their full impact on oat market volume remains to be seen as data for 2024 is not yet available.

Production oats in Luxembourg

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of oats, 2017-2020

World map of production of oats, 2017-2020

Luxembourg's oats production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 8 190 tonnes of oats, which represents a 13.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 38.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of oats output in Luxembourg reached 2 587 thousand US dollars, marking a 16.7% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 42.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 24.6%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports oats from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, oats exports from Luxembourg declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 917 tonnes, showing a significant decrease of 17.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 54%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.5%. The peak was in 2019 with 2 312 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 36.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Belgium were the primary partner countries for exports in kind, together accounting for 84.3% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, oats exports from Luxembourg experienced a decline. In 2020, export value stood at 605.5 thousand US dollars, which is 14.6% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 58.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 708.9 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 40.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, Germany and Belgium together represented 85.4% of total exports in value terms, with other countries forming a diverse but less significant portion.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020

Imports oats to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, oats imports into Luxembourg totaled 198 tonnes, reflecting a 6.2% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 31.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.7%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 29.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany and Belgium served as the core markets for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 83.9% of total flows, while other destinations had relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Oats imports into Luxembourg have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 122.1 thousand US dollars, up by 5.7% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 27.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2017–2020, Germany and Belgium remained the key destinations for imports in value terms, jointly taking 81.8% of total flows, while other partners were individually much less significant.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020