Saudi Arabia: Barley Market Overview 2020

Barley Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The revenue of the barley market in Saudi Arabia amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, barley consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the barley market reached its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, barley production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, barley production continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, barley production attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, barley production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of barley in Saudi Arabia stood at X tonne per ha, going up by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average barley yield attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Barley harvested area in Saudi Arabia amounted to X ha in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the barley harvested area continues to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of barley were exported from Saudi Arabia; approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, barley exports continue to indicate outstanding growth. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, barley exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, barley exports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Barley Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2018, the amount of barley imported into Saudi Arabia amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, barley imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, barley imports continue to indicate a slight deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, barley imports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform