Iran: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Iran

The Iranian barley market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable decrease. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Iran

In value terms, barley production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Barley production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Iran amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average barley 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 Iran rose to X ha in 2022, growing by 2.2% compared with 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, barley exports from Iran skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 51% against 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,699% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,191% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Iran, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), sevenfold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +51.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (0.0% per year) and Norway (+94.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for barley exported from Iran were Norway ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Armenia ($X), with a combined 66% share of total exports. Austria and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4%.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +157.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 149%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Afghanistan (+140.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into Iran

Barley imports into Iran fell rapidly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -32.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 190% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 251%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Romania (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Iran, together accounting for 51% of total imports. Australia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +326.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Romania ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest barley suppliers to Iran, with a combined 50% share of total imports. Germany and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +322.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, waning by -4.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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