23
million metric tons
Global Production
USDA – FAS – Production, Supply and Distribution
-10.1%
YOY % Change
Provenance
Oats are primarily grown in cooler climates, with major producers including Russia, Canada, and the United States. The Canadian Prairies and the American Midwest are significant oat-producing regions.
Impact
Oats are widely used in food products, particularly breakfast cereals, and as animal feed. Their production is crucial for the agricultural economies of the regions where they are grown.