Key Market Indicators
Uruguay's barley consumption is expected to remain stable at 5 thousand metric tons through 2026, with no changes since 2017. In 2021, the country ranked 53rd for barley consumption, behind Slovenia's 5 thousand metric tons. Morocco, India, and Algeria rounded out the top four. Uruguay's barley production is set to increase by 3% year-on-year on average to 764,710 metric tons by 2026. Since 1966, production has grown by 12.5% year-on-year. In 2021, Uruguay ranked 35th, with Saudi Arabia surpassing it at 638,420 metric tons. France, Germany, and Canada held the top three spots.
