Key Market Indicators
By 2026, Afghan Barley Consumption is expected to reach 46,000 metric tons, a 0.9% decrease from 2021. This follows a 2% year-on-year decline since 2017. In 2021, Afghanistan ranked 20th in the world for barley consumption, with the Netherlands at number one with 48,000 metric tons. Morocco, India and Algeria were second, third and fourth respectively. In 2021, Afghan Barley Production was 58,480 metric tons, a 23.7% decrease from 2020. This follows a 28% year-on-year decline since 1966. Afghanistan ranked 69th in the world, with Kenya at number one with 58,480 metric tons. France, Germany and Canada were second, third and fourth respectively.