Austria: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Austria

For the third consecutive year, the Austrian barley market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Austria

In value terms, barley production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average barley yield in Austria rose slightly to X tons per ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The barley yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The barley harvested area in Austria expanded modestly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild descent. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to barley production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of barley decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of barley exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for barley exported from Austria were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Barley Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of barley decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Romania and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest barley suppliers to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, Romania and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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