In 2023, European closing stocks of barley reveal similarities in volumes between Ireland and Poland, both at 1.42 million metric tons, indicating significant stock retention. Finland follows with 0.8 million metric tons. The remainder of the countries hold lesser volumes, with Luxembourg recording the lowest at 0.002 million metric tons. Over the last two years, stock levels remained stable as no variation was observed year-on-year for 2023, implying consistency in production and consumption balance.
Future trends to watch in European closing stocks of barley include:
• Advancements in agricultural technologies could impact yields and storage capacities.
• Climate change effects on crop production and shifts in barley demand for alternative uses might alter current stock levels.
• Economic factors and trade policies within the EU influencing barley trade patterns and self-sufficiency strategies might also play a crucial role.
Top countries in Closing Stocks of Barley by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 1,420 | 2023 | +24.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1,420 | 2023 | -15.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Finland | 800 | 2021 | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 523 | 2023 | +6.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 475 | 2023 | +16.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 417 | 2023 | +8.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 369 | 2023 | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 307 | 2023 | +0.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 170 | 2023 | +0.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 134 | 2023 | -3.6% | View data |
