In 2023, Romania led in global barley non-food uses, followed by South Korea and Morocco. Notably, South Korea showed significant growth, with a year-on-year increase of 6.69%. France and Senegal also experienced rises of 4.49% and 5.37%, respectively. Ukraine and Belarus saw notable declines of 10.83% and 8.25%. Namibia showed a remarkable surge at 24.57%, although from a low base. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) revealed a stable pattern with small fluctuations in many countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in sustainable barley processing and its expansion in South Korea and Senegal. There is potential for emerging markets to increasingly adopt barley for non-food applications, driven by innovations and environmental incentives.
Top countries in Barley Non-food Uses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 519 | 2023 | +1.76% | +0.077% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 387 | 2023 | +6.03% | +6.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Morocco | 211 | 2023 | +0.48% | -0.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 147 | 2023 | -2.65% | +4.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Senegal | 126 | 2023 | +5.88% | +5.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 124 | 2023 | -12.06% | -10.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 88 | 2023 | 0% | +0.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Peru | 36 | 2023 | -2.7% | -2.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 27 | 2023 | +3.85% | +0.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 China | 25 | 2023 | 0% | +2.59% | View data |
