Germany: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the German barley market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Germany

In value terms, barley production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Germany contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The barley yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the barley harvested area in Germany expanded slightly to X ha, surging by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Barley Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of barley, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of barley exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. Morocco, Portugal, Iran, Algeria, Spain, Tunisia, Belgium, Turkey, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (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 Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Morocco, Portugal, Iran, Tunisia, Turkey, Spain, Algeria, Belgium, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Iran, 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

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of barley increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, barley imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Denmark ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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