The United Kingdom leads European spring barley production with 5.26 million metric tons, showing a 6.47% increase in 2023. Spain, the second-largest producer, experienced a significant 15.13% decline. Other notable declines occurred in Latvia, Poland, and Netherlands. Ireland, Croatia, Macedonia, Iceland, and Bulgaria demonstrated positive growth rates, with Croatia and Iceland leading. Meanwhile, Germany, Denmark, and France saw moderate declines. The average annual growth rate over the last five years is crucial for understanding long-term trends, though values vary across countries.
Future trends to watch include climate change impacts on production, technological advancements in agriculture, and potential trade policy changes within the EU that could affect production and export opportunities. Monitoring these factors will help anticipate shifts in the European spring barley market.
Top countries in Spring Barley Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 5,260 | 2023 | +3.28% | +6.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 3,740 | 2023 | -41.93% | -15.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,560 | 2023 | -11.99% | -3.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 1,850 | 2023 | -49.63% | -9.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 1,430 | 2023 | -27.4% | -8.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,100 | 2023 | -14.55% | -13.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1,020 | 2023 | -30.65% | -5.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 996 | 2023 | -27.79% | -0.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 952.06 | 2023 | -15.46% | -2.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 803.7 | 2023 | -12.78% | +3.11% | View data |
