Key Market Indicators
Irish consumption of barley is expected to reach 11,000 metric tons by 2026, 6.6% higher than 8,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2018, demand has remained stable, with Ireland in 51st place in 2021. Laos leads the rankings at 8,000 metric tons, followed by Morocco, India, and Algeria. Meanwhile, Irish barley production is expected to reach 1.4 million metric tons by 2026, rising just 0.1% year on year on average. Since 1966, supply has declined 0.8% each year, with Ireland in 23rd place in 2021. Sweden comes first at 1.4 million metric tons, followed by France, Germany, and Canada.
