Pakistan: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani barley market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Pakistan

In value terms, barley production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 483% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of barley in Pakistan dropped modestly to X kg per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average barley yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the barley harvested area in Pakistan rose notably to X ha, surging by 8.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The barley harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of barley decreased by -85.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 7,755% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barley exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,653%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for barley exports from Pakistan, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), eightfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (-8.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-29.7% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for barley exported from Pakistan worldwide, together comprising 98% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of -9.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -42.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 66%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of barley increased by 14% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 494%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 310% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Pakistan, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +51.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest barley suppliers to Pakistan were Australia ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

Afghanistan, with a CAGR of +49.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -31.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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