Oats market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Russian oats market contracted, with volume falling from 4 661 тыс. т to 3 577 тыс. т. This decline was driven by a sustained reduction in oat sowing areas, shifts in agricultural policy, and the impact of sanctions and currency fluctuations, which diminished profitability and output.

The market rebounded to 4 388 тыс. т in 2022, supported by state procurement and producer subsidies, alongside import-substitution trends that boosted domestic oat production and consumption.

However, in 2023, the market plunged to 3 114 тыс. т as adverse weather conditions and a further 14% cut in sowing areas sharply reduced harvests. Simultaneously, rising exports to China and Mongolia diverted supply away from the domestic market, tightening local availability.

Production oats in Russia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Russia was the leading producer of oats from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of oats, 2017-2020

World map of production of oats, 2017-2020

Russia's oats production declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 132 thousand tonnes of oats, down 6.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 8.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of oats output in Russia was 788.2 million US dollars, showing a slight drop of 0.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 19.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 726.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 26.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 9.2%.

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

Exports oats from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 7.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, oats exports from Russia totaled 76.2 thousand tonnes, down 33.8% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 115.0 thousand tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 284.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mongolia, China, and Belarus were consistently the main destinations for oats exports in kind, accounting for 31.8%, 17.8%, and 11.6% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 61.2% of all exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 7.5-fold difference. In 2020, oats shipments from Russia were valued at 14 526 thousand US dollars, marking a steep fall of 29.5% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 20 606 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 228.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for oats exports in value terms were Mongolia, China, and Latvia, together accounting for 60.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports oats to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 151-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Russia imported 2.2 thousand tonnes of oats, which is 5,801.4% more than the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 thousand tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 96.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan dominated oats imports in kind to Russia, holding a 90.8% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 28-fold difference. In 2020, Russia's oats imports were valued at 388 thousand US dollars, up 1,395.1% from the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 26 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 91.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan remained the primary source for oats imports to Russia in value terms, accounting for 76.9% of total imports, while the rest was distributed among other countries.

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

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