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Barley market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The barley market volume in Southern Asia experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a peak of 9.4 million tons in 2019, the market contracted to 7.7 million tons in 2020 and continued to decline gradually to 6.4 million tons by 2023.

This movement was driven primarily by changes in import volumes, which surged by over 50% to 4.0 million tons in 2019 before dropping sharply to 1.9 million tons in 2020. Domestic production also fluctuated, falling to 4.3 million tons in 2021 but recovering to 5.7 million tons in 2023.

In 2024, barley imports rose to 1.2 million tons, influenced by improved market access following China's removal of anti-dumping tariffs on Australian barley in 2023. Additionally, the introduction of new barley varieties in India, such as DWRB-219, aimed at enhancing crop adaptability, may support future production stability.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of barley, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of barley, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Barley production in Southern Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 5 804 thousand tonnes of barley, marking an 8.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	6.6%	8.3%	5.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports barley from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, export volumes reached their lowest point at 0.0 thousand tonnes, while 2018 saw the highest level at 3 thousand tonnes, representing a 390-fold difference. In 2020, barley exports from Southern Asia totalled 1 thousand tonnes, showing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 16 101.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 99.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 26 930.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26 930.4%	(99.7%)	16 101.7%	382.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for barley exports from Southern Asia were Russia, accounting for 47.8% of exports in kind, Iraq with 17.8%, and Bahrain at 1.0%. Together, these three countries represented 66.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2019, export values hit their lowest point at 0.0 million US dollars, while 2018 reached the peak at 1 million US dollars, reflecting a 97-fold gap. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 0.5 million US dollars worth of barley, representing a 5 492.6% year-over-year uptick. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 99.0%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 6 178.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6 178.9%	(99.0%)	5 492.6%	231.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary destinations for barley exports from Southern Asia in value terms were Russia, with 35.9% of exports, Iraq at 26.6%, and Bahrain contributing 1.2%. These three markets combined accounted for 63.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports barley to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, foreign barley supplies to Southern Asia were recorded at 1 901 thousand tonnes, down by 53.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 29.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 4 046 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 51.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	51.8%	(53.0%)	(11.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key sources for barley imports into Southern Asia were Russia, accounting for 21.2% of imports in kind, Germany at 16.3%, and the United Arab Emirates with 13.7%. Together, these three countries made up 51.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year increase, foreign barley supplies to Southern Asia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 473 million US dollars, representing a dramatic reduction of 53.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 021 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 68.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.8%	68.3%	(53.7%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the core group of markets for barley imports into Southern Asia in value terms consisted of Russia, with 21.0% of imports, Germany at 16.3%, and the United Arab Emirates contributing 13.6%. Together, these three sources represented 50.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io