Oats market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Poland's oat market volume expanded from 1.0 million tons to 1.5 million tons. This growth was supported by continuous increases in sown area, as Poland consolidated its position as the world's fourth-largest oat producer. In 2018, the government introduced detailed production technology regulations, including nitrogen fertilizer limits and spring cultivation restrictions to optimize water use.

After peaking in 2020, the market contracted to 1.4 million tons in 2021 and further to 1.37 million tons in 2022-2023. Rising demand for oats for food and feed purposes encouraged planting, but plant disease pressure and a sharp increase in fertilizer prices in 2022 raised production costs. Simultaneously, growing consumer interest in oat-based products as a market phenomenon helped sustain consumption.

By 2023, the market stabilized around 1.37 million tons, with domestic production remaining above 1.5 million tons annually, supported by ongoing varietal improvements and efficient farming practices.

Production oats in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland ranked as the world's third-largest producer of oats.

Top producers of oats, 2017-2020

World map of production of oats, 2017-2020

Oats production in Poland grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, Poland produced 1 647 K t of oats, marking a significant increase of 36.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 144 K t, with the largest decline that year of 21.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's oats production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 365.8 M $ US, up by 24.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 260.5 M $ US, and the largest decline occurred that year at 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports oats from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Export volumes varied 1.8 times, from a low in 2017 to a high in 2020. In 2020, Poland exported 147.8 K t of oats, an increase of 80.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 39.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and the Netherlands together accounted for 93.5% of Poland's total oats exports in kind, with the remaining volume spread across smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance displayed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Export values varied 2-fold, reaching a minimum in 2017 and peaking in 2020. In 2020, Poland exported oats worth 32 825 K $ US, a sharp gain of 64.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 35.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 87.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and the Netherlands remained the primary buyers of oats from Poland, jointly representing 92.8% of total export value. The rest was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports oats to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import volumes varied 2.6 times, with the lowest point in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Poland imported approximately 11.2 K t of oats, an abrupt uptick of 45.3% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 12.8 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 39.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 164.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Lithuania was the main source for oats imports in kind, accounting for 73.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend during the timeframe. Import values varied 3.1-fold, from a minimum in 2017 to a maximum in 2018. In 2020, Poland's imported oats volumes were valued at 2 509 K $ US, representing a steep gain of 46.8% over the past year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 593 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 34.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 208.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania (66.8% of import value), Ukraine (11.4%), and Czechia (8.1%) formed the core of Poland's oats imports in value terms, together accounting for 86.3% of total flows.

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

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