Oats production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 3.0 million t of oats, the 2nd largest in the world (13.4% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 43%. The record was 11.6 million t in 1993. Area harvested: 1.6 million ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 3.0 million t
- World rank
- 2 of 74
- 10-year change
- −43%
- Record
- 11.6 million t
- 1993
Oats in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 13.4%
- 23.0% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.9
- world 2.6 (−29%)
- kg per person
- 20.7
- world 2.75
- 10-year change
- −43%
- world −2.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 3,357,551 | 15.0% |
| 2 | Russia | 3,000,000 | 13.4% |
| 3 | Poland | 1,616,910 | 7.2% |
| 4 | Australia | 1,315,000 | 5.9% |
Map of world production of oats
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,000,000 | −9.1% | 1,600,000 | 1.88 |
| 2023 | 3,300,000 | −27% | 1,770,000 | 1.86 |
| 2022 | 4,529,954 | +20% | 2,134,022 | 2.12 |
| 2021 | 3,775,745 | −8.6% | 2,190,601 | 1.72 |
| 2020 | 4,132,096 | −6.6% | 2,337,906 | 1.77 |
| 2019 | 4,424,433 | −6.2% | 2,426,333 | 1.82 |
| 2018 | 4,719,324 | −14% | 2,729,162 | 1.73 |
| 2017 | 5,456,237 | +14% | 2,778,294 | 1.96 |
| 2016 | 4,765,889 | +5.1% | 2,745,357 | 1.74 |
| 2015 | 4,535,641 | −14% | 2,830,044 | 1.60 |
| 2014 | 5,273,812 | +6.9% | 3,090,744 | 1.71 |
| 2013 | 4,931,822 | +22% | 2,997,880 | 1.65 |
| 2012 | 4,027,274 | −24% | 2,852,231 | 1.41 |
| 2011 | 5,332,134 | +66% | 2,937,394 | 1.82 |
| 2010 | 3,219,582 | −40% | 2,227,603 | 1.45 |
| 2009 | 5,401,200 | −7.4% | 3,020,658 | 1.79 |
| 2008 | 5,834,910 | +8.4% | 3,409,500 | 1.71 |
| 2007 | 5,383,539 | +11% | 3,311,400 | 1.63 |
| 2006 | 4,860,293 | +6.9% | 3,317,500 | 1.47 |
| 2005 | 4,545,081 | −7.9% | 3,180,100 | 1.43 |
| 2004 | 4,936,709 | −4.5% | 3,285,700 | 1.50 |
| 2003 | 5,169,044 | −9.0% | 3,087,700 | 1.67 |
| 2002 | 5,682,843 | −26% | 3,653,700 | 1.56 |
| 2001 | 7,718,715 | +29% | 4,520,800 | 1.71 |
| 2000 | 6,002,269 | +37% | 4,075,000 | 1.47 |
| 1999 | 4,392,715 | −5.7% | 3,902,900 | 1.13 |
| 1998 | 4,656,117 | −50% | 3,958,100 | 1.18 |
| 1997 | 9,382,778 | +13% | 5,835,700 | 1.61 |
| 1996 | 8,325,683 | −2.8% | 6,005,000 | 1.39 |
| 1995 | 8,562,170 | −20% | 7,038,500 | 1.22 |
| 1994 | 10,757,255 | −6.9% | 8,333,000 | 1.29 |
| 1993 | 11,556,349 | +2.8% | 8,402,210 | 1.38 |
| 1992 | 11,241,290 | — | 8,485,000 | 1.32 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 243,708 t USD 48.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 73
- Imports
- 23 t USD 75,000
- Importer rank
- 109 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 Russia?
Russia produced 3.0 million t in 2024, 13.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of oats?
Russia ranked 2nd of 74 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 15.0% of the world total.
How has the production of oats in Russia changed?
It fell by 43% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −2.2% for the world. The record was 11.6 million t in 1993.
What is the yield of oats in Russia?
1.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.0 million t from 1.6 million ha), against a world average of 2.6 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import oats?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 243,708 t (USD 48.7 m) and imports of 23 t (USD 75,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Russia is from an external organisation. 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.