Australia and Oceania: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The barley market in Australia and Oceania dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -18.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Barley Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, barley production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of barley production, accounting for 97% of total volume. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total production.

In Australia, barley production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average barley yield shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -11.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the barley yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 Australia and Oceania fell slightly to X ha, waning by -4.1% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Barley Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of barley decreased by -8.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 123%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of barley, namely Australia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barley exports, with a CAGR of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest barley supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to +5.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +0.8% per year.

Barley Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of barley, when their volume decreased by -40.4% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 297% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

New Zealand represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 88% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Caledonia (X tons), creating an 11% share of total imports.

Imports into New Zealand increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Caledonia (+66.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +66.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Caledonia increased by +11 percentage points.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barley in Australia and Oceania, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Caledonia ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand totaled +15.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 74% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley import price increased by +85.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while New Caledonia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+4.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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