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Barley market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The barley market in New Zealand fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 400.8 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production remained stable near 380 thousand tonnes through 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused widespread supply chain disruptions and reduced barley availability, leading to a significant drop in production to 337.7 thousand tonnes and a market size contraction to 349.8 thousand tonnes.

In 2021, the market rebounded to 384.6 thousand tonnes, driven by a surge in imports to 59.6 thousand tonnes as post-pandemic demand for barley-based products increased. Production remained constrained, averaging around 330 thousand tonnes in 2021-2022, before recovering to 357.9 thousand tonnes in 2023, with the market size reaching 374.7 thousand tonnes that year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production barley in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of barley, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of barley, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

New Zealand's barley production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 325.1 thousand tonnes of barley, which is 3.7% less than in 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 383.7 thousand tonnes. That year also saw the largest increase of 1.0%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant decline of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(12.0%)	(3.7%)	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports barley from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. From 2020 to 2021, exports varied by a factor of 3.2 between the peak and trough. In 2021, New Zealand's barley exports totaled 76 tonnes, marking a 68.4% decrease compared to 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 240 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 109.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.5%)	109.1%	(68.4%)	(21.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France, Japan, and Germany were the leading destinations for New Zealand's barley exports in volume terms. France accounted for 47.1% of exports, Japan for 22.7%, and Germany for 11.6%. Together, these three countries made up 81.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, New Zealand exported 273 thousand US dollars worth of barley, indicating a significant loss of 22.6% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 73 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 30.7%. The maximum value was in 2020 at 352 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 384.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.7%)	384.4%	(22.6%)	37.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, France, Japan, and Russia were the principal destinations for New Zealand's barley exports in value terms. France accounted for 50.8% of exports, Japan for 15.6%, and Russia for 14.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 81.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports barley to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 10.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, New Zealand imported 59 590 tonnes of barley, equivalent to a sharp rise of 380.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 529 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 74.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.0%)	124.4%	380.3%	40.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia remained the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of barley to New Zealand, accounting for 99.9% of total imports in volume terms.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 10.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, New Zealand imported 15 809 thousand US dollars worth of barley, constituting a sharp uptick of 439.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 490 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 73.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.4%)	96.6%	439.5%	41.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Australia remained the almost exclusive supplier of barley to New Zealand, with a share of 99.6% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io