Oats are nutrient-dense cereal grains and a healthy source of high-quality protein, consumed for metabolic health benefits and for vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. As a protein-rich commodity, oats provide unique agronomic, economic, and environmental advantages for the agricultural supply chain.
Global oats production is 26.23 million metric tons, according to the current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) data for the 2025/2026 marketing year (MY).
Farming resources, climate change, and harvesting conditions affect global oats production. The article includes statistics on the 10 countries with the largest oats production in 2025/2026, their global share, year-over-year change, 10-year average growth, yield, and area harvested.
Here’s the latest data on annual oats production by country:
World’s largest producers of oats in MY 2025/2026 as per the latest USDA data
| Country | Total Production (Metric Tons) | % Share of Global Production |
|---|---|---|
 European Union | 8.92 Million | 34% |
 Canada | 3.92 Million | 14.9% |
 Russia | 3.8 Million | 14.5% |
 Australia | 1.7 Million | 6.5% |
 Brazil | 1.29 Million | 4.9% |
 Argentina | 1.26 Million | 4.8% |
 United States | 1.01 Million | 3.9% |
 United Kingdom | 850,000 | 3.2% |
 China | 850,000 | 3.2% |
 Chile | 450,000 | 1.7% |
1. European Union
The European Union holds the top position in annual oats production with 8.92 million metric tons, making up 34% of the world’s share in MY 2025/2026. This output was harvested from a total area of 2.6 million hectares, with a yield of 3.456 metric tons per hectare (MT/HA). The EU region produced 7.69 million metric tons of oats in the marketing year 2024/2025, as per the USDA.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 7.43 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 16%
2. Canada
At 3.92 million metric tons, Canada's oats production was among the world’s highest in MY 2025/2026. This represents nearly 14.9% of the overall oats production in the world. For the same marketing year, USDA estimated the country’s yield at 3.736 MT/HA from one million hectares harvested. In MY 2024/2025, Canada reported an output of 3.36 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.72 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 17%
3. Russia
In MY 2025/26, Russia produced 3.8 million metric tons of oats, accounting for 14.5% of the world’s production. The country achieved a yield of 2.235 MT/HA from a total harvested area of 1.7 million hectares. Russia's oats production recorded in the previous marketing year was 3 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 4.18 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: -2%
- Year-over-year change: 27%
4. Australia
As per the USDA's MY 2025/2026 production data for oats, Australia accounts for 6.5% of global production, generating 1.7 million metric tons of the commodity. The USDA also noted the total area harvested for oats production in the country at 867,000 hectares. Australia’s fields generated a yield of 1.955 metric tons per hectare. In the previous MY (2024/2025), the nation produced 1.32 million metric tons of oats.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 1.5 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: -3%
- Year-over-year change: 29%
5. Brazil
Brazil is the fifth-largest oats-producing country at 1.29 million metric tons, representing 4.9% of global oats production in 2025/26. From a total harvested area of 546,000 hectares, Brazil generated a yield of 2.366 MT/HA. For the past marketing year, however, the country recorded its oats harvest at 1.04 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 964,000 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 5%
- Year-over-year change: 24%
6. Argentina
Oats output in Argentina reached 1.26 million metric tons during MY 2025/2026 and accounted for a 4.8% share of worldwide production. The country generated a yield of 2.66 metric tons per hectare from a total harvested area of 471,000 hectares. In the previous year, 2024/2025, the total oats production in Argentina reached 556,000 metric tons, recording a staggering 126% year-over-year growth this year - the highest among the 10 largest oats-producing countries in the world.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 649,000 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 5%
- Year-over-year change: 126%
7. United States
The United States is responsible for approximately 3.9% of global oats production, with an output of 1.01 million metric tons in MY 2025/2026. While USDA does not provide its total harvested area data, it notes the country’s yield this year at 2.646 MT/HA. According to its previous year's records, the US reportedly produced 992,000 metric tons of oats.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 844,600 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 0.75%
- Year-over-year change: 2%
8. United Kingdom
Positioned eighth as one of the world’s largest producers of oats, the United Kingdom generated 850,000 metric tons in the current marketing year, making up 3.2% of the world’s output. USDA reported a total harvested area of 195,000 hectares. Moreover, the UK produced a yield of 4.359 MT/HA. The previous year, however, saw higher oat output at 986,000 metric tons.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 944,400 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 0.41%
- Year-over-year change: -14%
9. China
A leading oats-producing country, China has a global production share of 3.2%. With no yearly fluctuations, oats production in both MY 2025/2026 and the previous year, 2024/2025, was about 850,000 metric tons. China's annual crop yield is estimated at 1.828 metric tons per hectare.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 689,000 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 5%
- Year-over-year change: 0%
10. Chile
With 450,000 metric tons of oats harvested in the 2025/2026 marketing year, Chile ranks tenth in global oats production by country, accounting for 1.7% of the world’s total. The country reported a total oats-harvested area of nearly 90,000 hectares, generating a yield of 5 MT/HA. In MY 2024/2025, Chile’s total oats output was 508,000 metric tons.
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 499,800 metric tons
- Compound average growth: -4%
- Year-over-year change: -11%
