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.
| Scope | Oat grain produced and sold for milling into oatmeal, flakes and flour, for beverages and for animal feed, valued at first sale. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 6.7 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 6.9 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 9.8 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 3.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 25,875 thousand tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 29,942 thousand tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 268 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Oat market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Oat market segmentation
By use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human food milling | 48.0% | 48.2% | USD 3.3 bn | 3.5% |
| Oat beverages and ingredients | 12.0% | 18.4% | USD 832 mn | 8.0% |
| Animal feed | 36.0% | 29.7% | USD 2.5 bn | 1.5% |
| Other uses | 4.0% | 3.6% | USD 277 mn | 2.5% |
By form
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole oats | 58.0% | 54.6% | USD 4.0 bn | 2.9% |
| Rolled and flaked oats | 24.0% | 24.9% | USD 1.7 bn | 3.9% |
| Oat flour and bran | 18.0% | 20.5% | USD 1.2 bn | 4.9% |
By grain type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulled white oats | 74.0% | 71.0% | USD 5.1 bn | 3.1% |
| Naked oats | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 832 mn | 4.3% |
| Purity-protocol gluten-free oats | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 971 mn | 4.9% |
By quality grade
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milling grade | 52.0% | 55.0% | USD 3.6 bn | 4.1% |
| Feed grade | 38.0% | 33.0% | USD 2.6 bn | 2.0% |
| Seed and specialty | 10.0% | 12.0% | USD 693 mn | 5.4% |
By farming method
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 86.0% | 81.0% | USD 6.0 bn | 2.9% |
| Organic | 8.0% | 10.0% | USD 555 mn | 5.8% |
| Regenerative and sustainability-certified | 6.0% | 9.0% | USD 416 mn | 7.8% |
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%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | USD 832 mn | 12.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 2.9% |
| 2 | Canada | USD 624 mn | 9.0% | USD 871 mn | 3.4% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 555 mn | 8.0% | USD 773 mn | 3.4% |
| 4 | United States | USD 555 mn | 8.0% | USD 812 mn | 3.9% |
| 5 | Poland | USD 416 mn | 6.0% | USD 548 mn | 2.8% |
| 6 | Finland | USD 347 mn | 5.0% | USD 479 mn | 3.3% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 347 mn | 5.0% | USD 479 mn | 3.3% |
| 8 | Spain | USD 347 mn | 5.0% | USD 460 mn | 2.9% |
| 9 | China | USD 277 mn | 4.0% | USD 421 mn | 4.2% |
| 10 | Australia | USD 277 mn | 4.0% | USD 401 mn | 3.8% |
| 11 | Sweden | USD 277 mn | 4.0% | USD 497 mn | 6.0% |
| 12 | Denmark | USD 234 mn | 3.4% | USD 332 mn | 3.6% |
| 13 | France | USD 180 mn | 2.6% | USD 255 mn | 3.6% |
| 14 | Italy | USD 148 mn | 2.1% | USD 210 mn | 3.5% |
| 15 | Ireland | USD 127 mn | 1.8% | USD 181 mn | 3.6% |
| 16 | Ukraine | USD 112 mn | 1.6% | USD 159 mn | 3.6% |
| 17 | Norway | USD 101 mn | 1.4% | USD 143 mn | 3.6% |
| 18 | Netherlands | USD 92 mn | 1.3% | USD 130 mn | 3.6% |
| 19 | Belgium | USD 84 mn | 1.2% | USD 119 mn | 3.6% |
| 20 | Belarus | USD 78 mn | 1.1% | USD 111 mn | 3.6% |
| 21 | Japan | USD 73 mn | 1.1% | USD 103 mn | 3.5% |
| 22 | Brazil | USD 68 mn | 1.0% | USD 111 mn | 5.0% |
| 23 | Mexico | USD 64 mn | 0.9% | USD 104 mn | 4.9% |
| 24 | Turkey | USD 61 mn | 0.9% | USD 86 mn | 3.5% |
| 25 | Argentina | USD 58 mn | 0.8% | USD 82 mn | 3.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 603 mn | 8.7% | USD 811 mn | 3.0% |
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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.
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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