Key Market Indicators
Germany's consumption of barley is expected to reach 27,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 25,000 metric tons in 2021. This is equal to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. Since 2017, demand in Germany has grown by 1.4% each year. In 2021, Germany ranked 31st in terms of barley consumption, falling behind Finland, which consumed 25,000 metric tons. Morocco, India, and Algeria were the top three consumers, respectively. Meanwhile, German barley production is projected to reach 11,110,000 metric tons by 2026, slightly up from 11,079,000 metric tons in 2021. This shows an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%. Since 1966, German production has risen by 0.6% each year. In 2021, Germany ranked 3rd in terms of barley production, behind France, which produced 11,079,000 metric tons. France, Germany, and Canada were the top three producers, respectively.
