Malaysia: Barley Market Overview 2021

Barley Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian barley market dropped to $X in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2019, shipments abroad of barley increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports rose remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Singapore (X tonnes) were the main destinations of barley exports from Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Singapore (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average barley export price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2019, imports of barley into Malaysia contracted dramatically to X tonnes, shrinking by -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports fell to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Ukraine (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Malaysia, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Ukraine, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Ukraine (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, 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 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI 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 2019 were Russia (20M tonnes), Germany (12M tonnes) and Spain (8.8M tonnes), together comprising 25% of global consumption. These countries were followed by China, Canada, Turkey, Iran, France, Ukraine, the UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia and the U.S., which together accounted for a further 40%.

What are the largest producers of barley in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of barley production in 2019 were Russia (20M tonnes), France (14M tonnes) and Germany (12M tonnes), with a combined 29% share of global production. These countries were followed by Canada, Ukraine, Australia, the UK, Spain, Turkey, Argentina, Kazakhstan, the U.S. and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 43%.

What are the leading suppliers of barley to Malaysia?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($984K), Australia ($643K) and Ukraine ($442K) were the largest barley suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of barley from Malaysia?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($72K) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Malaysia, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($11K), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 8.3% share.

What is the average export price for barley in Malaysia?

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In 2019, the average barley export price amounted to $776 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for barley in Malaysia?

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In 2019, the average barley import price amounted to $464 per tonne, rising by 11% against the previous year.