South Africa: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in South Africa

The South African barley market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in South Africa

In value terms, barley production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Barley production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average barley yield in South Africa contracted dramatically to X tons per ha, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average barley yield hit record highs 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, the total area harvested in terms of barley production in South Africa skyrocketed to X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from South Africa

Barley exports from South Africa declined sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Namibia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mozambique (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for barley exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zambia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Namibia (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($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 Lesotho (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, the amount of barley imported into South Africa surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main barley supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at X%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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