Key Market Indicators
Barley consumption in Benin is projected to decrease in the coming years. In 2021, the country's demand for the grain totaled 4 thousand metric tons, down 5.6 percent from the previous year. This figure has remained stable since 2017, when Benin was ranked 56th in the world for barley consumption. Estonia overtook Benin in 2021, consuming 4 thousand metric tons. Morocco, India and Algeria were the top three barley consumers, with 2, 3 and 4 thousand metric tons respectively.