Saudi Arabia: Barley Market 2025

Barley Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Saudi barley market, when its value decreased by 99.9% to less than $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Barley consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barley Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, barley production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Barley production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of barley in Saudi Arabia fell modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -1.7% on 2021. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 16%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 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 Saudi Arabia expanded markedly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to barley production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. X tons of barley were exported from Saudi Arabia; rising by 380% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,570%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 493% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Saudi Arabia, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, barley exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average barley export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -45.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 102%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+3.9%).

Barley Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of barley imported into Saudi Arabia dropped notably to X tons, with a decrease of -19.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barley imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Saudi Arabia, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, barley imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-5.8% per year) and Ukraine (-16.6% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barley to Saudi Arabia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-6.4% per year) and Ukraine (-17.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average barley import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Moldova ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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