Saudi Arabia: Barley Market Overview 2021

Barley Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi barley market declined significantly to $X in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, barley production shrank remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Barley production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Saudi Arabia rose modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, growing by X% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The barley yield peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, approx. X ha of barley were harvested in Saudi Arabia; dropping by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of barley were exported from Saudi Arabia; picking up by X% against 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports dropped to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tonnes) was the main destination for barley exports from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sudan amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Sudan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Sudan amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sudan.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sudan amounted to -X% per year.

Barley Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2020, purchases abroad of barley decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports reduced markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Saudi Arabia, 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 Romania, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Russia ($X), Argentina ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Ukraine, France, Australia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average barley import price amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per tonne), while the price for Ukraine ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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), with a combined 23% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Turkey, Spain, Canada, France, Iran, the UK, Argentina, Australia, Ukraine and Saudi Arabia, 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 2020 were Russia (21M tonnes), France (14M tonnes) and Germany (12M tonnes), with a combined 29% share of global production. These countries were followed by Canada, Australia, Ukraine, the UK, Turkey, Spain, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Denmark and Iran, which together accounted for a further 44%.

What are the leading suppliers of barley to Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, Russia ($132M), Argentina ($115M) and Germany ($88M) appeared to be the largest barley suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Ukraine, France, Australia and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 41%.

What are the leading importers of barley from Saudi Arabia?

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In value terms, Sudan ($52K) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Saudi Arabia.

What is the average export price for barley in Saudi Arabia?

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In 2020, the average barley export price amounted to $144 per tonne, declining by -42.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for barley in Saudi Arabia?

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The average barley import price stood at $186 per tonne in 2020, approximately reflecting the previous year.