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Oats market in New Zealand, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the volume of the oat market in New Zealand increased by 25%, rising from 24 189 t to 30 252 t. This overall growth was marked by significant year-to-year fluctuations, with a particularly strong expansion in 2022.

The market peaked in 2022 at 33 049 t, which represented a surge of 33% compared to the previous year. This followed a period of instability that included a contraction to 23 265 t in 2020 and a recovery to 24 830 t in 2021. The market then experienced a slight correction in 2023, declining by 2% to 30 252 t.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production oats in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of oats, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of oats, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

New Zealand's oat production reached 24,805 tonnes in 2021, marking a 6.6% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 2.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. Production peaked in 2019 at 26,824 tonnes, then declined to its lowest point in 2020 at 23,264 tonnes. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 10.4%, while the most significant drop was recorded in 2020 at 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	(13.3%)	6.6%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports oats from New Zealand

Exports in kind, kg

Oat export volumes from New Zealand showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 6,455 kilograms, then surged to 40,391 kilograms in 2021 - representing a dramatic 525.7% year-on-year increase. From the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020, export volumes varied by a factor of 15. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, falling by 89.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.3%)	(89.8%)	525.7%	(26.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Hong Kong and China accounted for the majority of New Zealand's oat exports by volume, with other markets representing a smaller portion of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at $11.6 thousand US dollars, followed by a sharp recovery to $127.1 thousand US dollars in 2021 - a remarkable 991.4% increase from the previous year. Values reached their peak in 2021 and bottomed out in 2020, showing a 10.9-fold difference between these extremes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 83.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.2%)	(83.4%)	991.4%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Hong Kong and China dominated New Zealand's oat exports by value, together representing 82.9% of total export revenue, while other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports oats to New Zealand

Imports in kind, kg

New Zealand's oat imports have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country imported 64,986 kilograms of oats, representing a substantial 785.4% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import volumes surged by 2,876.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 209.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	215.8%	6.5%	785.4%	209.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Australia and India were the primary sources of oat imports to New Zealand by volume, together accounting for 82.0% of total imports, with the remainder distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

New Zealand's oat import values have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached approximately $75.4 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 234.9% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import values grew by 603.4%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 91.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.6%	71.3%	234.9%	91.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia (36.4% of import value), India (33.9%), and China (13.7%) together represented 84.0% of New Zealand's total oat import value, remaining the country's main sources for oat imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io