Barley market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The barley market in Austria showed significant growth in 2019, with market volume increasing by 30% to 1 001.4 thousand tons and value rising by 37% to $250.8 million. Growth continued in 2020 as volume expanded by 6% to 1 065.9 thousand tons, although value decreased by 8% to $230.6 million, indicating shifts in pricing.

Market volume fell by 20% to 853.7 thousand tons in 2021, with value dipping slightly to $224.2 million. In 2022, volume stabilized at 856.5 thousand tons, but value jumped by 29% to $289.3 million. This volume stability coincided with Austria's high grain self-sufficiency rate of around 88%, which supported domestic production. Concurrently, strict food safety and labeling regulations increased operational costs, contributing to the rise in market value.

Volume recovered in 2023, growing by 13% to 968.2 thousand tons, while value fell by 7% to $270.0 million, reflecting ongoing price fluctuations. Exchange rate movements, including a stronger euro, influenced trade conditions in subsequent periods.

Production barley in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of barley, 2017-2020

World map of production of barley, 2017-2020

Barley production in Austria has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Austria produced 864.9 K t of barley, marking a moderate rise of 4.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 691.0 K t, which saw the largest decline of 11.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of barley in Austria was 191.8 M $ US, reflecting a significant reduction of 10.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 13.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 165.5 M $ US, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 214.9 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 29.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports barley from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Austria's cross-border shipments of barley have increased. In 2020, exports totaled 86.5 K t, representing a strong 64.2% rise compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 26.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 52.7 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 41.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Czechia were the top buyers of barley from Austria, accounting for 43.6%, 22.5%, and 13.3% of exports in kind, respectively. Their combined share reached 79.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the value of barley exports from Austria has increased. In 2020, export volume reached 19 183 K $ US, amounting to a rise of 40.3% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 25.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 675 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 37.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Czechia consistently held leading positions in Austria's barley export structure by value, with shares of 38.9%, 23.5%, and 12.7%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 75.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports barley to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Barley imports into Austria have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 287.5 K t, up by 27.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 58.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.7%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 170.6 K t, which experienced the largest decline of 5.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 32.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, France, and Czechia continued to lead as suppliers of barley to Austria, accounting for 43.0%, 16.4%, and 15.2% of imports in kind, respectively. Their combined share made up 74.5% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Barley imports into Austria have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Austria imported 58 033 K $ US of barley, which is 17.0% higher compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 72.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, France, and Czechia were the primary suppliers of barley to Austria by value, with shares of 39.7%, 19.8%, and 14.5%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 74.0% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020