Oats production in Argentina
In 2024 Argentina produced 564,909 t of oats, the 12th largest in the world (2.52% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. The record was 906,000 t in 1963. Area harvested: 277,521 ha, yield 2.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 564,909 t
- World rank
- 12 of 74
- 10-year change
- +27%
- Record
- 906,000 t
- 1963
Oats in Argentina, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.5%
- 1.9% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.0
- world 2.6 (−23%)
- kg per person
- 12.4
- world 2.75
- 10-year change
- +27%
- world −2.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Germany | 696,800 | 3.1% |
| 11 | Sweden | 622,500 | 2.8% |
| 12 | Argentina | 564,909 | 2.5% |
| 13 | China | 534,689 | 2.4% |
| 14 | Chile | 457,567 | 2.0% |
Map of world production of oats
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 564,909 | +32% | 277,521 | 2.04 |
| 2023 | 428,884 | −41% | 257,361 | 1.67 |
| 2022 | 723,155 | +43% | 348,835 | 2.07 |
| 2021 | 506,718 | −16% | 241,925 | 2.09 |
| 2020 | 600,105 | +5.0% | 322,328 | 1.86 |
| 2019 | 571,630 | +16% | 238,166 | 2.40 |
| 2018 | 491,713 | −37% | 218,399 | 2.25 |
| 2017 | 784,981 | +42% | 321,054 | 2.45 |
| 2016 | 553,435 | +5.5% | 239,640 | 2.31 |
| 2015 | 524,716 | +18% | 244,528 | 2.15 |
| 2014 | 444,820 | −10% | 226,109 | 1.97 |
| 2013 | 495,940 | +20% | 260,240 | 1.91 |
| 2012 | 414,990 | −37% | 196,135 | 2.12 |
| 2011 | 660,200 | +263% | 284,570 | 2.32 |
| 2010 | 181,990 | −37% | 139,368 | 1.31 |
| 2009 | 290,525 | −39% | 211,805 | 1.37 |
| 2008 | 472,420 | +94% | 224,250 | 2.11 |
| 2007 | 242,960 | +7.1% | 138,025 | 1.76 |
| 2006 | 226,910 | −58% | 148,225 | 1.53 |
| 2005 | 536,091 | +61% | 291,307 | 1.84 |
| 2004 | 331,994 | −32% | 220,785 | 1.50 |
| 2003 | 487,510 | −27% | 292,315 | 1.67 |
| 2002 | 664,760 | +3.2% | 362,545 | 1.83 |
| 2001 | 644,150 | +16% | 335,534 | 1.92 |
| 2000 | 554,708 | +45% | 337,460 | 1.64 |
| 1999 | 383,395 | −25% | 240,300 | 1.60 |
| 1998 | 512,100 | +65% | 289,500 | 1.77 |
| 1997 | 309,500 | +19% | 246,480 | 1.26 |
| 1996 | 260,280 | −27% | 213,750 | 1.22 |
| 1995 | 357,286 | −18% | 259,070 | 1.38 |
| 1994 | 436,540 | −27% | 303,500 | 1.44 |
| 1993 | 600,200 | −1.6% | 371,800 | 1.61 |
| 1992 | 610,000 | −12% | 456,000 | 1.34 |
| 1991 | 695,000 | 0.0% | 451,200 | 1.54 |
| 1990 | 695,000 | +4.2% | 451,200 | 1.54 |
| 1989 | 667,000 | +48% | 444,200 | 1.50 |
| 1988 | 450,000 | −37% | 355,590 | 1.27 |
| 1987 | 718,000 | +45% | 476,420 | 1.51 |
| 1986 | 495,000 | +24% | 312,000 | 1.59 |
| 1985 | 400,000 | −44% | 333,000 | 1.20 |
| 1984 | 717,000 | +21% | 434,300 | 1.65 |
| 1983 | 593,000 | −6.9% | 410,000 | 1.45 |
| 1982 | 637,000 | +88% | 408,000 | 1.56 |
| 1981 | 339,000 | −22% | 298,500 | 1.14 |
| 1980 | 433,000 | −17% | 349,600 | 1.24 |
| 1979 | 522,000 | −23% | 410,000 | 1.27 |
| 1978 | 676,000 | +19% | 500,000 | 1.35 |
| 1977 | 570,000 | +7.5% | 430,000 | 1.33 |
| 1976 | 530,000 | +22% | 383,000 | 1.38 |
| 1975 | 432,900 | +32% | 337,750 | 1.28 |
| 1974 | 327,000 | −42% | 282,200 | 1.16 |
| 1973 | 561,000 | −0.9% | 394,600 | 1.42 |
| 1972 | 566,000 | +19% | 398,700 | 1.42 |
| 1971 | 475,000 | +32% | 357,000 | 1.33 |
| 1970 | 360,000 | −15% | 299,700 | 1.20 |
| 1969 | 425,000 | −13% | 327,400 | 1.30 |
| 1968 | 490,000 | −29% | 443,200 | 1.11 |
| 1967 | 690,000 | +28% | 518,800 | 1.33 |
| 1966 | 540,000 | +13% | 412,400 | 1.31 |
| 1965 | 480,000 | −40% | 420,500 | 1.14 |
| 1964 | 804,500 | −11% | 569,500 | 1.41 |
| 1963 | 906,000 | +86% | 693,200 | 1.31 |
| 1962 | 487,200 | −30% | 411,800 | 1.18 |
| 1961 | 700,000 | — | 596,700 | 1.17 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 292 t USD 140,000
- Importer rank
- 68 of 139
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of oats in Argentina?
Argentina produced 564,909 t in 2024, 2.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of oats?
Argentina ranked 12th of 74 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 15.0% of the world total.
How has the production of oats in Argentina changed?
It rose by 27% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −2.2% for the world. The record was 906,000 t in 1963.
What is the yield of oats in Argentina?
2.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (564,909 t from 277,521 ha), against a world average of 2.6 t/ha.
Does Argentina export or import oats?
In 2024 Argentina reported no exports and imports of 292 t (USD 140,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.