Key Market Indicators
Slovak barley consumption is expected to remain flat over the next five years, with no change from 2021's 10 thousand metric tons. Since 2017, Slovak demand has been steady, ranking 46th globally. Cyprus led the market, consuming 10 thousand metric tons, while Morocco, India, and Algeria followed in second, third, and fourth place respectively. Slovak barley production is projected to drop 0.6% per year on average over the next five years, to 542,130 metric tons in 2026. Since 1998, the country's supply has been steadily declining at an average rate of 0.8%. In 2021, Slovakia ranked 36th in the world, with Lithuania coming in first at 560,680 metric tons. France, Germany, and Canada placed second, third, and fourth respectively.
