Earlier Report Observations
Barley production in Yemen started at 16 888 t in 2018, with the Ministry of Agriculture promoting new high-yield varieties like the six‑row 'Muhib' cultivar to boost farm productivity in regions such as Bani Matar. This support for improved seeds contributed to a strong upward trend, and by 2021 output had more than doubled to 41 635 t.
After reaching a peak in 2021, production dipped modestly to 40 043 t in 2022 and then stabilized at 40 220 t in 2023. That year, Yemen achieved 100% self‑sufficiency in barley as a result of government policies that prioritized local grain production, while the emergence of drought‑tolerant and cold‑resistant multi‑row barley varieties helped sustain high cultivation yields.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Yemen
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Yemen
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production barley in Yemen
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Top producers of barley, 2017-2020
World map of production of barley, 2017-2020
Barley production in Yemen increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Yemen produced 36 735 tonnes of barley, marking a significant 36.4% year-over-year increase. Production grew by 112.3% between 2017 and 2020, equivalent to an annualized rate of 28.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 16 888 tonnes, which saw a 2.4% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 59.5% rise.
Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (2.4%) | 59.5% | 36.4% | 28.5% |
Exports barley from Yemen
Exports in kind, kg
Yemen exported 49 063 kilograms of barley in 2020, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 511.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 82.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | 82.9% |
From 2017 to 2020, Kuwait and Oman were the primary destinations for barley exports in kind, together accounting for 85.1% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, $ US
In 2020, Yemen's barley exports in value terms totaled 17 380 US dollars, showing broad stability from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 518.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 83.6%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | 83.6% |
During 2017–2020, the leading destinations for Yemen's barley exports in value terms were Oman (35.6% of exports), Kuwait (33.5% of exports), and Saudi Arabia (30.0% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 99.1% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2017-2020
Imports barley to Yemen
Imports in kind, kg
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Yemen's barley imports in kind were heavily dependent on Oman, which accounted for 98.6% of total imports.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2017-2020
Imports in value, $ US
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Throughout 2017–2020, the country structure of barley imports in value terms was dominated by Oman and the United Arab Emirates, together representing 100.0% of total flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2017-2020
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