Over the past decade, the consumption of barley feed in the United Arab Emirates has shown significant variability. Starting at 251 thousand metric tons in 2014, the most noticeable change occurred in 2015 with a staggering 91.63% year-on-year increase. However, this was followed by a period of decline until 2018, where consumption fell by 15.65% year-on-year. Positive growth resumed in 2019 with a 9.86% increase. Year-on-year growth rates from 2020 to 2023 were relatively modest, ranging between 1.51% and 1.82%.
In 2023, barley feed consumption stood at 404 thousand metric tons. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged 3.21%. Looking forward, the forecast indicates that consumption will continue to increase at a more moderate pace with a five-year growth rate of 5.61% and a forecasted CAGR of 1.1% through 2028.
Future trends to watch for include changes in agricultural policies, fluctuations in global barley prices, advancements in animal feed technologies, and shifts in the UAE's agricultural sector that could impact barley feed consumption levels.
