Estonia: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Estonia

The Estonian barley market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 33% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Estonia

In value terms, barley production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Barley production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Estonia skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, barley yield decreased by -11.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The barley yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

The barley harvested area in Estonia was estimated at X ha in 2022, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Estonia

For the third consecutive year, Estonia recorded decline in shipments abroad of barley, which decreased by -3.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 103%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of barley exports from Estonia, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +271.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for barley exported from Estonia worldwide, together comprising 74% of total exports. Finland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +280.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($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 Spain (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into Estonia

In 2022, the amount of barley imported into Estonia shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 406%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 322% 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

Latvia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Estonia, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Poland, France, Denmark and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +59.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), Latvia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest barley suppliers to Estonia, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Poland, France, Denmark and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

France, with a CAGR of +59.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+32.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform