In 2023, China's barley imports saw a significant rise of 7.68%, commanding the largest global share at 27.86 thousand metric tons. Saudi Arabia, holding the second-largest share at 14.49 thousand metric tons, experienced a decline of 9.71%. Noteworthy growth was observed in Morocco (29.74%), Vietnam (32.83%), and significantly Mexico (231.45%), while countries like Libya (-10.77%), Belarus (-23.98%), Egypt (-42.27%), and Ukraine (-100.0%) saw substantial reductions. The U.S. saw a positive annual growth of 18.96%, indicating a potential trend of increasing barley demand. Over a five-year period, countries like Kazakhstan (58.98%) and Tajikistan (109.13%) demonstrated remarkable growth, reflecting shifting import patterns.
Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance in the barley import market, the potential for recovery in countries with declining trends, and increasing imports by emerging markets looking to secure their food supply chains. Rising imports in Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and New Zealand suggest these nations may play more prominent roles in the global barley trade.
Top countries in Barley Import Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 27.86 | 2023 | -12.61% | +7.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Saudi Arabia | 14.49 | 2023 | -9.3% | -9.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iran | 9.29 | 2023 | -3.85% | -4.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 4.64 | 2023 | +1.87% | +1.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Jordan | 3.72 | 2023 | -10.63% | -0.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Tunisia | 2.97 | 2023 | +20.3% | +7.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Morocco | 2.79 | 2023 | +116.76% | +29.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Algeria | 2.6 | 2023 | +180% | +16.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Vietnam | 2.04 | 2023 | -11.58% | +32.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 1.86 | 2023 | -16.67% | -5.29% | View data |
