Ireland: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Ireland

The Irish barley market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Ireland

In value terms, barley production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Barley production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in Ireland shrank to X tons per ha, declining by -7.6% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average barley yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Ireland totaled X ha in 2022, picking up by 2.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 14%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Ireland

For the third year in a row, Ireland recorded decline in shipments abroad of barley, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 243% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 111%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Ireland, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +13.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+1.0% per year) and Spain (-78.8% per year).

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-8.0% per year) and Spain (-73.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Spain (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into Ireland

Barley imports into Ireland amounted to X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 167%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main barley supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, barley imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-7.7% per year) and Poland (-21.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Ireland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+2.3% per year) and Poland (-21.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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