Middle East: Barley Market Overview 2020

Barley Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern barley market expanded sharply to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Barley Production in the Middle East

In value terms, barley production rose significantly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of barley production was Turkey (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, barley production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tonnes), threefold. Iraq (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Turkey, barley production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (-X% per year) and Iraq (-X% per year).

In 2019, the average yield of barley in the Middle East totaled X tonnes per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The level of yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of barley production in the Middle East fell slightly to X ha, dropping by -X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to barley production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the Middle East

The country with the largest volume of barley production was Turkey (X tonnes), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, barley production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iraq (X tonnes), with a X% share.

In Turkey, barley production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (-X% per year) and Iraq (-X% per year).

Barley Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of barley, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, barley exports fell rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of barley in 2019. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tonnes), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Turkey, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Turkey saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the barley export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per tonne), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Barley Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of barley were imported in the Middle East; waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the main importing country with an import of around X tonnes, which recorded X% of total imports. Iran (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Jordan (X tonnes), Kuwait (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Israel (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Iran ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iran 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 barley import price in the Middle East stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne) and Kuwait ($X per tonne), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) and Israel ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for barley in the the Middle East?

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The countries with the highest volumes of barley consumption in 2019 were Turkey (7.5M tonnes), Iran (5.3M tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (4.2M tonnes), with a combined 81% share of total consumption. Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

What are the largest producers of barley in the the Middle East?

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Turkey (7M tonnes) remains the largest barley producing country in the Middle East, accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, barley production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (2.8M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iraq (557K tonnes), with a 5.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of barley in the the Middle East?

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In value terms, the largest barley supplying countries in the Middle East were Turkey ($10M), the United Arab Emirates ($7.5M) and Israel ($5.3M), together accounting for 99% of total exports.

What are the leading importers of barley in the the Middle East?

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In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($986M), Iran ($546M) and Jordan ($195M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together comprising 76% of total imports.

What is the average export price for barley in the the Middle East?

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The barley export price in the Middle East stood at $259 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for barley in the the Middle East?

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In 2019, the barley import price in the Middle East amounted to $223 per tonne, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year.