# WA oats thrive as demand and prices surge and growers sow more | Farm Weekly | WA

> Western Australian oat prices have risen, with the Kwinana Free in Store OAT1 price averaging about $380/t in recent years versus $290/t in 2016-2022. Strong domestic and export demand, including interest from health-conscious buyers, is lifting prices and plantings.

- Date: 2025-06-17 · published 2025-06-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24263-wa-oats-thrive-as-demand-and-prices-surge-and-growers-sow-more-farm-weekly-wa
- Commodities: [Oats](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OATS.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger local milling oat prices and export demand tighten Australian oat availability and reflect firm global oat values, supporting prices for feed buyers sourcing oats.

## Read by commodity

- OATS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- farmweekly.com.au: https://www.farmweekly.com.au/story/8991411/wa-oats-thrive-as-demand-and-prices-surge-and-growers-sow-more/

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