India: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in India

The Indian barley market expanded notably to $X in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in India

In value terms, barley production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in India totaled X tons per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. The barley yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of barley in India totaled X ha, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 11% against the previous year. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, shipments abroad of barley decreased by -0.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 539%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 308%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from India, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nepal (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Vietnam amounted to -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+73.3% per year) and Nepal (+25.1% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for barley exports from India, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam totaled +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+83.0% per year) and Bangladesh (+45.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +80.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Vietnam (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into India

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of barley increased by 944% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4,588%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 2,288% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), France (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to India, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +61.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley suppliers to India were Argentina ($X), France ($X) and Uruguay ($X), together accounting for 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +61.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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