Germany: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the German barley market, when its value increased by 2.1% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Germany

In value terms, barley production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Germany dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -2.3% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 18%. The barley yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Germany was estimated at X ha, surging by 4.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 6.1%. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of barley, when their volume decreased by -6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 191%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, barley exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of barley exports from Germany, together comprising 62% of total exports. Morocco, Portugal, Iran, Algeria, Tunisia, Spain, Belgium, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +377.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for barley exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Morocco, Portugal, Iran, Turkey, Tunisia, Algeria, Spain, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Iran, with a CAGR of +336.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 34% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 +59.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of barley increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, barley imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Germany, together comprising 69% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Denmark ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +8.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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