# Oats slump with cereal bars | The Western Producer

> Oat prices in Western Canada are around C$3.50 per bushel, with some millers paying up to C$4, but elevators are struggling to take delivery. Analyst John Duvenaud says weak cereal bar sales are cutting orders from merchandisers, while oatmeal demand remains steady.

- Date: 2026-01-08 · published 2026-01-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21126-oats-slump-with-cereal-bars-the-western-producer
- Commodities: [Oats](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OATS.md)

## Why it matters

Softer food-grade demand for oats, which is most of Canada's crop, weighs on cash prices and delivery opportunities. Feed-grade oats could see more pressure if food buyers stay cautious.

## Read by commodity

- OATS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- producer.com: https://www.producer.com/news/oats-slump-with-cereal-bars/

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