MENA: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in MENA

The MENA's barley market dropped to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in MENA

In value terms, barley production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of barley production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, barley production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Morocco (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In 2022, the average barley yield in MENA totaled X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of barley production in MENA expanded rapidly to X ha, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports in MENA

Barley exports fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, barley exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barley exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, the export 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 suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Barley Imports

Imports in MENA

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of barley decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, barley imports reached $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the major importer of barley, mixing up X% of total imports. Iran (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Morocco (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

Imports into Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Libya (X%), Algeria (X%), Jordan (X%), Morocco (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), Algeria (X p.p.), Libya (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barley in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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