In 2023, Saudi Arabia leads global barley imports with 8.06 million metric tons, closely followed by China at 7.94 million metric tons. Other significant importers include Iran, the Netherlands, and Belgium, ranging between 2.99 and 2.16 million metric tons. The year-on-year variations show a mix of growth and decline among countries, with notable increases in Spain (10.25%), India (12.61%), and Myanmar (86.19%). Conversely, the United States saw a decline of 3.19%, along with other countries like South Africa and Uruguay.
Future trends to watch include sustained growth in Asian markets, particularly India and China, which are likely to drive up global demand. Emerging economies with significant variations will also play a crucial role in shaping the barley import landscape.
Top countries in Barley Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Saudi Arabia | 8,060 | 2023 | +0.34% | +1.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 7,940 | 2023 | +1.33% | +2.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iran | 2,990 | 2023 | +2.4% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 2,890 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 2,160 | 2023 | +0.046% | +0.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 1,850 | 2023 | +0.054% | -0.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 1,700 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 1,580 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 883 | 2023 | +1.38% | +10.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 839 | 2023 | 0% | +1.19% | View data |
