Russian Federation: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian barley market declined modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, barley production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in Russia expanded sharply to X tons per ha, with an increase of 5.3% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average barley yield remained 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 Russia expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 2.8% on 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 12%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Barley exports from Russia expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 13% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 104%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of barley exports from Russia, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +89.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for barley exported from Russia were Libya ($X), Turkey ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +78.9%, 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

The average barley export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -14.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35% 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 failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 Belarus (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barley Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of barley were imported into Russia; shrinking by -5.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 534%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 372% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of barley imports to Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +239.5%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Russia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled +240.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average barley import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a resilient expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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