Oats Supplier — Bulk Oats for Food and Feed
FUSHKOV GCG is an oats supplier sourcing bulk oats from Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Australia and Finland, the world's leading exporters. We control the whole supply chain, from production to delivery, for food manufacturers and compound feed producers.
Wholesale oats: supply terms
| Packaging | 25/50 kg bags, big bags |
|---|---|
| Countries of origin | Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Australia, Finland |
| Delivery terms | Incoterms 2020 |
| Specification and documents | On request |
Why FUSHKOV GCG
About the product
Oats are an annual cereal of the grass family. The species grown most widely in agriculture is common oat.
The crop is undemanding as to soil type, temperature and moisture, which is why it is grown successfully in northern regions. Russia and Canada lead the world in area sown to oats.
Oat grain contains about 10% protein, 36% starch and 5% fat, and is highly nutritious and easily digested. Oat protein has a distinctive composition that includes essential amino acids; the grain is also rich in B-group vitamins.
Applications
In food manufacturing and cooking, oats are used as groats, flakes and flour. The pharmaceutical industry makes active use of oats and oat protein. In livestock farming, oats serve as a raw material for compound feed or as a concentrate feed.
Alongside oats, the FUSHKOV GCG cereal grains range includes barley, wheat and rye; compound feed producers should also see our animal feed section.
Quality specifications (reference)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture, max | Classes 1–3 — 13.5% |
| Test weight, min | Class 1 — 550 g/dm³; Class 2 — 540 g/dm³; Class 3 — 520 g/dm³; Class 4 — not specified |
| Foreign matter, max | Classes 1 and 2 — 2.0%; Class 3 — 3.0%; Class 4 — 5.0% |
| Grain admixture, max | Class 1 — 4.0%; Class 2 — 6.0%; Class 3 — 7.0%; Class 4 — 15.0% |
| Small grains, max | Classes 1 and 2 — 3.0%; Class 3 — 5.0%; Class 4 — not specified |
Reference values per GOST 28673-2019 “Oats. Specifications”. Final specification is fixed in the contract.
The standard defines four classes, and a lot's class is set by its worst-performing parameter. Oats intended for baby food must meet Class 1 requirements and are stored and transported separately. In the Harmonized System, oats fall under heading 1004: 1004.10 for seed oats and 1004.90 for other oats.
Types and varieties
World market
Canada is the world's largest oat exporter: according to TrendEconomy, based on UN trade statistics, it accounted for about 43% of global oat exports by value in 2023, with Australia at about 13.9%.
Demand for wholesale oats comes from makers of oat flakes, groats and other oat products, and from the feed sector. Supply from five origins lets the buyer match origin to the specification and logistics.
Storage and transport
Oats are stored in clean, dry, ventilated warehouses or silos with pest protection. Damp grain self-heats and turns mouldy, so moisture must stay within the specification; lots of different classes, especially baby-food oats, are kept separate.
Oats ship in bulk by grain truck, hopper wagon and in ships' holds, or in bags and big bags; transport must be clean and dry.
How a deal works
Below is the typical sequence of an international commodity trade. Specific terms are always set by the contract between the parties.
For grain and seeds, the set normally includes a phytosanitary certificate issued in the country of dispatch; the full list depends on the importing country's requirements.
Delivery terms: Incoterms 2020 at a glance
The Incoterms rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) allocate costs, risks and delivery obligations between seller and buyer. The current edition, Incoterms 2020, contains 11 rules; the edition that applies is named in the contract. The rules most used in commodity trade are:
- FCA (Free Carrier): the seller hands the goods to the buyer's carrier at the agreed place;
- FOB (Free On Board): the seller is responsible for the goods until they are loaded on board the vessel at the port of shipment; further costs and risks pass to the buyer;
- CFR (Cost and Freight): the seller pays freight to the port of destination, but risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board;
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): as CFR, but the seller also insures the cargo for the buyer's benefit;
- DAP (Delivered at Place): the seller delivers the goods to the agreed destination, ready for unloading; the buyer handles import clearance.
FOB, CFR and CIF apply to sea and inland waterway transport; FCA and DAP to any mode of transport. The basis for each shipment is agreed in the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you source oats from?
From Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Australia and Finland.
What packaging do you offer, and how is volume agreed?
Oats are supplied in 25/50 kg bags and in big bags. Lot size and packaging are agreed to suit your request.
How do I get a price?
Send an enquiry through the form on our website and we will prepare a commercial offer for your volume and delivery terms.
Which parameters matter when buying oats?
Typically moisture, test weight, foreign matter, grain admixture and the share of small grains; for food processing, also hull content. Exact values are fixed in the contract specification.
What does FCA mean?
Free Carrier: the seller hands the goods to the buyer's nominated carrier at the agreed place, after which costs and risks pass to the buyer. It suits any mode of transport.
What is the HS code for oats?
Heading 1004: 1004.10 for seed oats, 1004.90 for other oats. The final classification of a lot is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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