Oats: Production
How the tractor nearly halved the world's oat crop
How the tractor nearly halved the world's oat crop What this tab covers Who produces it and how much: world output over recent years, the top producing countries with their shares, USGS world figures for 2024 and 2025, and the largest producing companies globally and in India.World oat output was 22.4 Mt in 2024, down 44% from 39.9 Mt in 1990 (FAOSTAT). It was just 19.2 Mt in 2010. The long decline began when tractors replaced horses, which had been the main consumers of oats. Canada grew 15.0% of the 2024 crop, Russia 13.4%, Poland 7.2%, Australia 5.9%, Finland 5.5% and Spain 5.2%. The HHI of 665 means production is unconcentrated. Canada is the key exporter, so prairie weather moves the market.
Oats · FAOSTAT
Chart: World production of Oats
World production, tonnes. Hover for values.Top producers 2024
Canada 15.0% Russia 13.4% Poland 7.2% Australia 5.9% Finland 5.5% Spain 5.2% Brazil 4.9% United Kingdom 4.4% Concentration: HHI 665, unconcentrated.Largest producers by company, global
- Canadian oat farmers (aggregate): 3.92 Mt produced; 1.50 Mt exported (2025/26)
- EU oat farmers (aggregate; Poland, Finland, Spain, Sweden): 8.92 Mt produced (2025/26)