New Zealand: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand barley market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in New Zealand

In value terms, barley production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. Barley production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in New Zealand reached X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 8.1%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average barley yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of barley were harvested in New Zealand; remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34%. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Barley Exports

Exports from New Zealand

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of barley decreased by -51.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, barley exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 384%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of barley exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for barley exported from New Zealand worldwide, together comprising 85% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +67.7%, recorded 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, jumping by 114% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 the Philippines (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barley Imports

Imports into New Zealand

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of barley decreased by -43.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 380% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 440%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of barley to New Zealand, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at +10.6%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at +15.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 84% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a tangible increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +4.8% per year.

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