In 2023, Germany led European winter barley production with 9.63 million metric tons, followed by France at 9.55. The UK, Hungary, and Romania followed with significantly lower outputs. Year-over-year increases in production were noted across several countries, with Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia experiencing notable growth due to climatic and farm management improvements. Notably, Spain and Denmark faced declines in production, highlighting regional variances in agricultural conditions.
Looking ahead, future trends to monitor include the impact of climate change on yield variability, adoption of precision farming technologies, and shifts in European agricultural policies that may reshape production capacities across these countries.
Top countries in Winter Barley Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,630 | 2023 | +4.31% | +5.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9,550 | 2023 | +13.99% | +3.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 3,460 | 2023 | +13.21% | +5.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 2,170 | 2023 | +44.18% | +15.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 2,150 | 2023 | +35.53% | +6.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,690 | 2023 | +13.11% | +17.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1,090 | 2023 | -3.9% | +0.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 802.12 | 2023 | +6.78% | +9.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 741.96 | 2023 | +19.31% | +10.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 662.51 | 2023 | +1.36% | +4.5% | View data |
