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Barley market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The barley market volume in Western Asia expanded significantly from 2018 to 2020, growing from 21 286 thousand tons to a peak of 23 788 thousand tons. This upward trend culminated in an 11% increase in 2020 compared to the previous year.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2021, with the market contracting by 23% to 18 237 thousand tons. Volumes then stabilized around 18 500 thousand tons in 2022 and 2023, indicating a new equilibrium after the earlier volatility.

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 Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Western 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 Western Asia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 14 092 K t of barley, showing no significant change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 9 443 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 6.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 49.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	49.1%	0.1%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports barley from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2018 to 2019, export volumes fluctuated significantly, with a 3.9-fold difference between the peak and trough. In 2020, barley exports from Western Asia reached 309 K t, marking a substantial increase of 250.4% compared to 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 88 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 74.5%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 346 K t, which experienced the largest increase of 253.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	253.7%	(74.5%)	250.4%	46.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Free Zones, Russia, and Iran were the key partners for barley exports from Western Asia. Free Zones accounted for 19.0% of exports in kind, Russia for 4.1%, and Iran for 2.0%. Together, these three partners represented 25.1% 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 Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values varied significantly, with a 5.9-fold difference from the high in 2018 to the low in 2017. In 2020, Western Asia exported barley worth 87 M $ US, reflecting a dramatic increase of 86.1% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 126 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 489.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 62.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	489.1%	(62.7%)	86.1%	59.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Free Zones, Russia, and Iran were the largest buyers of barley from Western Asia in value terms. Free Zones accounted for 18.6% of exports in value, Russia for 4.2%, and Iran for 1.8%. Together, these three markets formed 24.6% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports barley to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, barley imports into Western Asia amounted to 10 006 K t, representing a sharp increase of 34.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.7%, with an average annual decline of 5.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 429 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 39.1%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 12 188 K t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	(39.1%)	34.7%	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Argentina were the largest suppliers of barley to Western Asia in kind. Russia accounted for 27.8% of imports in kind, Ukraine for 18.0%, and Argentina for 12.0%. Together, these three suppliers formed 57.8% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, barley imports into Western Asia were valued at 2 175 M $ US, reflecting a steep gain of 28.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 690 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 36.7%. The highest value was in 2018 at 2 671 M $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.3%	(36.7%)	28.7%	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets — Russia, Ukraine, and Argentina — together accounted for 58.1% of total barley imports into Western Asia in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io