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Oat Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global oat market is worth USD 6.9 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 9.8 bn by 2036, growing at a 3.5% CAGR. Russia is the largest country market and Human food milling is the largest by use segment.

USD 6.9 bnMarket size 2026
USD 9.8 bnForecast 2036
3.5%CAGR 2026-2036
RussiaLargest country

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Market overview

The global oat market is worth USD 6.9 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 9.8 bn by 2036, growing at a 3.5% CAGR. Russia is the largest country market and Human food milling is the largest by use segment.

ScopeOat grain produced and sold for milling into oatmeal, flakes and flour, for beverages and for animal feed, valued at first sale.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 6.7 bn
Value 2026USD 6.9 bn
Value 2036USD 9.8 bn
CAGR 2026-20363.5%
Volume 202625,875 thousand tonnes
Volume 203629,942 thousand tonnes
Average price 2026USD 268 per tonne
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Oat market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global oat market is forecast to grow from USD 6.9 bn in 2026 to USD 9.8 bn by 2036, a rise of 41%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 3.5%
Oat market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 6.7 bn; 2026: USD 6.9 bn; 2027: USD 7.2 bn; 2028: USD 7.4 bn; 2029: USD 7.7 bn; 2030: USD 8.0 bn; 2031: USD 8.2 bn; 2032: USD 8.5 bn; 2033: USD 8.8 bn; 2034: USD 9.1 bn; 2035: USD 9.5 bn; 2036: USD 9.8 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 3.5%.20256.9 bn20268.2 bn20319.8 bn20363.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 6.9 bn
2027USD 7.2 bn
2028USD 7.4 bn
2029USD 7.7 bn
2030USD 8.0 bn
2031USD 8.2 bn
2032USD 8.5 bn
2033USD 8.8 bn
2034USD 9.1 bn
2035USD 9.5 bn
2036USD 9.8 bn

Oat market segmentation

By use

Exhibit 2Human food milling is the largest segment by use, with 48.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by use
Oat market share by use, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by use. Human food milling: 48.0%; Animal feed: 36.0%; Oat beverages and ingredients: 12.0%; Other uses: 4.0%.Human food milling48.0%Animal feed36.0%Oat beverages and ingredients12.0%Other uses4.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Human food milling48.0%48.2%USD 3.3 bn3.5%
Oat beverages and ingredients12.0%18.4%USD 832 mn8.0%
Animal feed36.0%29.7%USD 2.5 bn1.5%
Other uses4.0%3.6%USD 277 mn2.5%

By form

Exhibit 3Whole oats adds the most revenue by form, growing from USD 4.0 bn in 2026 to USD 5.3 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by form, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Oat market by form, 2026 and 2036Revenue by form in 2026 and 2036. Whole oats: USD 4.0 bn in 2026, USD 5.3 bn in 2036, change +33%; Rolled and flaked oats: USD 1.7 bn in 2026, USD 2.4 bn in 2036, change +46%; Oat flour and bran: USD 1.2 bn in 2026, USD 2.0 bn in 2036, change +61%.20262036 forecastChangeWhole oats+33%4.0 bn5.3 bnRolled and flaked oats+46%1.7 bn2.4 bnOat flour and bran+61%1.2 bn2.0 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Whole oats58.0%54.6%USD 4.0 bn2.9%
Rolled and flaked oats24.0%24.9%USD 1.7 bn3.9%
Oat flour and bran18.0%20.5%USD 1.2 bn4.9%

By grain type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Hulled white oats74.0%71.0%USD 5.1 bn3.1%
Naked oats12.0%13.0%USD 832 mn4.3%
Purity-protocol gluten-free oats14.0%16.0%USD 971 mn4.9%

By quality grade

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Milling grade52.0%55.0%USD 3.6 bn4.1%
Feed grade38.0%33.0%USD 2.6 bn2.0%
Seed and specialty10.0%12.0%USD 693 mn5.4%

By farming method

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Conventional86.0%81.0%USD 6.0 bn2.9%
Organic8.0%10.0%USD 555 mn5.8%
Regenerative and sustainability-certified6.0%9.0%USD 416 mn7.8%

Top 25 countries for oat by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 66.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 91.3%.

Exhibit 4Russia is the largest country market at USD 832 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 29.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Oat market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. Russia: USD 832 mn, 12.0%; Canada: USD 624 mn, 9.0%; Germany: USD 555 mn, 8.0%; United States: USD 555 mn, 8.0%; Poland: USD 416 mn, 6.0%; Finland: USD 347 mn, 5.0%; United Kingdom: USD 347 mn, 5.0%; Spain: USD 347 mn, 5.0%; China: USD 277 mn, 4.0%; Australia: USD 277 mn, 4.0%.Russia832 mn 12.0%Canada624 mn 9.0%Germany555 mn 8.0%United States555 mn 8.0%Poland416 mn 6.0%Finland347 mn 5.0%United Kingdom347 mn 5.0%Spain347 mn 5.0%China277 mn 4.0%Australia277 mn 4.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1RussiaUSD 832 mn12.0%USD 1.1 bn2.9%
2CanadaUSD 624 mn9.0%USD 871 mn3.4%
3GermanyUSD 555 mn8.0%USD 773 mn3.4%
4United StatesUSD 555 mn8.0%USD 812 mn3.9%
5PolandUSD 416 mn6.0%USD 548 mn2.8%
6FinlandUSD 347 mn5.0%USD 479 mn3.3%
7United KingdomUSD 347 mn5.0%USD 479 mn3.3%
8SpainUSD 347 mn5.0%USD 460 mn2.9%
9ChinaUSD 277 mn4.0%USD 421 mn4.2%
10AustraliaUSD 277 mn4.0%USD 401 mn3.8%
11SwedenUSD 277 mn4.0%USD 497 mn6.0%
12DenmarkUSD 234 mn3.4%USD 332 mn3.6%
13FranceUSD 180 mn2.6%USD 255 mn3.6%
14ItalyUSD 148 mn2.1%USD 210 mn3.5%
15IrelandUSD 127 mn1.8%USD 181 mn3.6%
16UkraineUSD 112 mn1.6%USD 159 mn3.6%
17NorwayUSD 101 mn1.4%USD 143 mn3.6%
18NetherlandsUSD 92 mn1.3%USD 130 mn3.6%
19BelgiumUSD 84 mn1.2%USD 119 mn3.6%
20BelarusUSD 78 mn1.1%USD 111 mn3.6%
21JapanUSD 73 mn1.1%USD 103 mn3.5%
22BrazilUSD 68 mn1.0%USD 111 mn5.0%
23MexicoUSD 64 mn0.9%USD 104 mn4.9%
24TurkeyUSD 61 mn0.9%USD 86 mn3.5%
25ArgentinaUSD 58 mn0.8%USD 82 mn3.6%
Rest of worldUSD 603 mn8.7%USD 811 mn3.0%
Exhibit 5Russia and United States account for 19% of the USD 2.8 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Oat market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 6.9 bn. Russia: +USD 273 mn; United States: +USD 257 mn; Canada: +USD 246 mn; Sweden: +USD 220 mn; Germany: +USD 218 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 1.4 bn; Rest of world: +USD 208 mn. Market value 2036: USD 9.8 bn.Market value 20266.9 bnRussia+273 mnUnited States+257 mnCanada+246 mnSweden+220 mnGermany+218 mn20 other countries+1.4 bnRest of world+208 mnMarket value 20369.8 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • PepsiCo
  • Richardson International
  • Grain Millers
  • Cargill
  • Viterra
  • Bunge
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Lantmännen
  • Raisio
  • Morning Foods
  • Scoular
  • GrainCorp
  • Blue Lake Milling
  • Paterson Grain

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Bob's Red Mill
  • Avena Foods
  • Can-Oat Milling

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the oat market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 3.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by use, by form, by grain type, by quality grade, by farming method. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the oat market?

The global oat market is estimated at USD 6.7 bn in 2025 and USD 6.9 bn in 2026.

How fast will the oat market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 9.8 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 3.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 2.8 bn.

Which country is the largest market for oat?

Russia is the largest market by revenue at USD 832 mn in 2026, 12.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 29.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 4.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which oat segment is largest?

In the by use split, Human food milling is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading oat companies?

Global leaders include PepsiCo, Richardson International, Grain Millers, Cargill.

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