United Arab Emirates: Barley Market Overview 2021

Barley Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The barley market in the United Arab Emirates dropped rapidly to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, barley production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

In 2020, the average barley yield in the United Arab Emirates totaled X kg per ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2010 to 2020, the growth of the average 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.

The barley harvested area in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X ha in 2020, remaining constant against 2019. In general, the harvested area showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the harvested area increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2010 to 2020, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, the amount of barley exported from the United Arab Emirates contracted rapidly to X tonnes, dropping by -X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports fell to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X tonnes) was the main destination for barley exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average barley export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, barley export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Uganda.

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

Barley Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, barley imports into the United Arab Emirates shrank notably to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports dropped notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of barley imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Australia, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest barley suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Australia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Australia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for Ukraine ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, 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), together accounting for 23% 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 the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, Australia ($23M), Ukraine ($16M) and Romania ($1.9M) appeared to be the largest barley suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for barley in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2020, the average barley export price amounted to $274 per tonne, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for barley in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2020, the average barley import price amounted to $189 per tonne, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year.