Norway: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian barley market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Barley Production in Norway

In value terms, barley production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average barley yield in Norway stood at X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The barley yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, approx. X ha of barley were harvested in Norway; standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Barley Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, overseas shipments of barley increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Norway, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Norway, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iceland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of barley, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Norway, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, barley imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Norway, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

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

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

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