Malaysia: Barley Market Overview 2021

Barley Market Size in Malaysia

In 2020, the Malaysian barley market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2010; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Barley Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2020, overseas shipments of barley increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2016 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tonnes) was the main destination for barley exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Singapore (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for barley exported from Malaysia worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Singapore 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 tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of barley were imported into Malaysia; which is down by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports amounted to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2010; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Ukraine ($X) and China ($X) were the largest barley suppliers to Malaysia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine (+X% per year) recorded 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

In 2020, the average barley import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Australia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for barley in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of barley consumption in 2020 were Russia (17M tonnes), Germany (11M tonnes) and China (8.9M tonnes), together comprising 24% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of barley in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of barley production in 2020 were Russia (21M tonnes), France (14M tonnes) and Germany (12M tonnes), together comprising 29% of global production. Canada, Australia, Ukraine, the UK, Turkey, Spain, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Denmark and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

What are the leading suppliers of barley to Malaysia?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($735K), Ukraine ($619K) and China ($590K) were the largest barley suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of barley from Malaysia?

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In value terms, the largest markets for barley exported from Malaysia were Thailand ($75K), Singapore ($45K) and Indonesia ($22K).

What is the average export price for barley in Malaysia?

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The average barley export price stood at $639 per tonne in 2020, surging by 2.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for barley in Malaysia?

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In 2020, the average barley import price amounted to $528 per tonne, rising by 14% against the previous year.