Azerbaijan: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Azerbaijan

In 2022, the Azerbaijani barley market decreased by -3.8% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, barley production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34%. Barley production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in Azerbaijan shrank slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -1.8% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the average barley yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the barley harvested area in Azerbaijan fell modestly to X ha, declining by -3.8% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Barley Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of barley, when their volume decreased by -51.7% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Azerbaijan, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq amounted to +114.2%.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq amounted to +132.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran stood at $X per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+8.2%).

Barley Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, the amount of barley imported into Azerbaijan reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by -71.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 2,930%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 2,317% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main barley supplier to Azerbaijan, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia stood at -8.6%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Azerbaijan, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at -4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 57%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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