Democratic Republic of the Congo: Barley Market 2020

Barley Market Size in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the barley market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the barley market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, barley production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, barley production reached its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average barley yield in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the barley yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the barley yield reached its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of barley were harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, barley harvested area increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to barley production reached its peak figure in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Barley Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Australia (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented the major exporters of barley, together constituting X% of total exports. Romania (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and the UK (X tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Romania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley markets from Democratic Republic of the Congo were Australia ($X), France ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Ukraine, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Romania, Hungary, the UK, Denmark and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Romania recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the barley export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the barley export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Democratic Republic of the Congo export price peaked at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Barley Imports

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, approx. X kg of barley were imported into Democratic Republic of the Congo; leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, barley imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X kg in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, barley imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, barley imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the largest importers of barley in 2018, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Iran (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Belgium (X tons), Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Italy (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iran, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, Japan, Germany, Spain, Jordan, Libya, Tunisia, Italy and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Libya experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the barley import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the barley import price continues to indicate a measured drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for barley attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for barley remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Libya, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform