Argentina: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian barley market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, declining by -68.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep contraction. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Argentina

In value terms, barley production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 58%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Argentina stood at X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average barley yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Argentina rose modestly to X ha, surging by 4.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 40%. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of barley increased by 60% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, barley exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a temperate increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Argentina, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Colombia (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +44.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+7.3% per year) and Colombia (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Argentina, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +45.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+10.7% per year) and Colombia (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley export price increased by +53.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of barley decreased by 99.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 7,081%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 26,691% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest barley supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, barley imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X kg), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (-37.6% per year) and the United States (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Argentina, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -17.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-10.5% per year) and Uruguay (-38.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 486% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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