In 2023, the supply of organic barley in the UK stood at 33.75 thousand metric tons. Based on forecasted data from 2024 to 2028, there is a clear downward trend in production. The expected production for 2024 is 32.9 thousand metric tons, decreasing to 29.59 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.53% from 2023 to 2028.
Year-on-year variations are as follows:
- 2024: -2.52%
- 2025: -2.58%
- 2026: -2.62%
- 2027: -2.63%
- 2028: -2.63%
Future trends to monitor include potential changes in agricultural policies, climate impacts on barley yield, shifts in consumer demand towards organic products, and possible technological advancements in organic farming practices. These factors could either mitigate or exacerbate the decline in organic barley production.
