Middle East: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern barley market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in the Middle East

In value terms, barley production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest barley producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, barley production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iraq (X tons), with an X% share.

In Turkey, barley production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of barley in the Middle East expanded notably to X tons per ha, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the barley yield remained 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of barley production in the Middle East rose significantly to X ha, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to barley production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Barley Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of barley were exported in the Middle East; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, barley exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), achieving an X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barley exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Barley Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Barley imports fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the major importer of barley in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Iran (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%), Jordan (X%) and Kuwait (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to barley imports into Saudi Arabia stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Kuwait (X%), Jordan (X%), Iran (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Kuwait, Jordan and Iran increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barley in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, barley imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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