In 2023, Australia led global barley exports with 7.85 million metric tons, marking a 2.16% increase from the previous year. France and Russia followed with exports of 7.74 and 5.76 million metric tons respectively, with France seeing a modest growth and Russia experiencing a slight decline. Germany saw the most substantial increase among top exporters with 4.1% growth. Meanwhile, countries like Argentina and Sweden experienced downturns in their export volumes. Over the past five years, there has been a mixed pattern, with countries like Hungary showing robust growth, while others like Bulgaria faced a decline.
For the future, monitor emerging exporters such as Kazakhstan and Romania for potential growth, and keep an eye on geopolitical tensions that may affect trade flows, particularly between Ukraine and Russia. Sustainability initiatives and climate change could also impact barley production and export dynamics globally.
Top countries in Barley Export Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 7,850 | 2023 | +0.59% | +2.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 7,740 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 5,760 | 2023 | +1.86% | +0.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 4,020 | 2023 | -0.57% | +1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3,360 | 2023 | +2.16% | +4.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 3,120 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Argentina | 3,030 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kazakhstan | 1,880 | 2023 | +4.04% | +1.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1,340 | 2023 | -0.37% | +0.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1,120 | 2023 |
