Barley market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

The barley market in Luxembourg experienced notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2023. After an initial increase to 26,457 tons in 2019, the market size contracted over the next two years, stabilizing around 24,000 tons. A sharp expansion occurred in 2022, when the market reached 34,523 tons, followed by a significant contraction to 21,947 tons in 2023.

These movements were closely tied to domestic production and export trends. The 2022 peak coincided with the highest production level of the period at 37,520 tons and a concurrent drop in exports to 6,752 tons, increasing domestic availability. Conversely, the 2023 decline was driven by a fall in production to 30,980 tons and a simultaneous rebound in exports to nearly 11,000 tons.

In 2024, trade data indicated a rise in imports to 2,764 tons and a slight decrease in exports to 10,835 tons. Broader regional factors, such as unfavorable climatic conditions in major European producing areas like France which reduced barley yields, along with a context of strong global competition and softer worldwide demand, provided relevant context for the regional supply environment affecting trade flows.

Production barley in Luxembourg

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Top producers of barley, 2017-2020

World map of production of barley, 2017-2020

Luxembourg's barley production saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, production reached its peak at 36 050 tons, marking the largest annual increase of 1.9%. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 33 020 tons, representing an 8.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 5.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Luxembourg's barley production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, production reached its highest value at 8 320 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 23.3%. By 2020, the value had dropped to 7 234 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 9.4% compared to 2019. Despite this recent downturn, overall production increased by 7.2% from 2017 to 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports barley from Luxembourg

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Barley exports from Luxembourg declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports peaked at 17 557 tons, recording the largest annual increase of 42.5%. However, in 2019, exports saw the largest decline of 21.5%. By 2020, exports had fallen to 12 865 tons, marking a moderate drop of 6.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 4.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Belgium were the dominant destinations for Luxembourg's barley exports in volume terms, together accounting for 86.8% of total exports. Other countries held much smaller shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2017, export values reached their lowest point, while 2018 saw the peak at 4 127 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 73.5%. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 26.0%. By 2020, export values had fallen to 2 818 thousand US dollars, representing a 7.7% year-over-year decrease. Overall, export levels fluctuated 1.7 times between the high of 2018 and the low of 2017.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Belgium were the dominant buyers of Luxembourg's barley in value terms, together accounting for 87.2% of total exports. Other trading partners played a less significant role during this period.

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

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

Imports barley to Luxembourg

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Luxembourg's barley import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest level at 5 757 tons, with the largest annual increase of 28.9%. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 27.3%. By 2020, imports stood at 4 178 tons, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.4%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France and Germany were the primary sources of barley imports to Luxembourg in volume terms, while other markets played less significant roles individually.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Luxembourg's barley import value declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports reached their peak at 1 274 thousand US dollars, recording the largest annual increase of 48.3%. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 15.4%. By 2020, import values had fallen to 974 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.6% decrease compared to 2019. Despite this recent decline, overall imports increased by 13.4% from 2017 to 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Germany were the dominant suppliers of barley to Luxembourg in value terms, together accounting for 85.8% of total imports. Other partners formed a less significant background during this period.

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

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