Barley Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Barley Market Report Analyzes the Production (volume), Consumption (value and Volume), and Trade in Terms of Import (value and Volume), Export (value and Volume), and Price Trend. The Market is Segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecast in Terms of Value in USD and Volume in Metric Tons for the Above-Mentioned Segments.

Barley Market Size

Barley Market Summary

Barley Market Analysis

The Barley Market size is estimated at USD 25.78 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 32.49 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.73% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Barley, the world's fourth most vital cereal crop, sees Europe leading in global production. Major consumers include China, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Turkey. The market is growing due to the introduction of new barley varieties. In 2023, InterGrain, a leading barley breeder, introduced 'Neo', a variety designed to enhance yields in regions with medium to high rainfall. Barley serves diverse purposes beyond its primary role as a cereal grain, such as beverage malt production, animal feed, flour, and soil additives. This versatility significantly boosts market demand. Additionally, the rising demand for barley in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

The barley market is set for significant expansion, driven by increasing demand from breweries. The growing popularity of craft beer, with craft breweries as primary malt consumers, highlights this trend. The market also benefits from the rising demand for various convenience food items. In 2022, Salalah Mills Company launched a new barley flour product, rich in minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber, suitable for diverse baking applications. Barley also shows promise in the pharmaceutical sector, offering benefits such as treating digestive issues, including inflammatory bowel conditions.

Government initiatives in recent years have propelled advancements in the food grain sector. For instance, in 2024, the Canadian government allocated USD 5.2 million for research to help barley producers adopt climate-resilient crops. This investment supports Canadian-grown barley research and innovation, bolstering the sustainable economic growth of regions like Saskatchewan and Alberta. Thus, the wide application of barley, along with new product launches and supportive initiatives, has amplified demand, driving market growth.

Asia Pacific Sees Surge in Barley Imports

The Asia Pacific region stands as the world's leading importer of barley. Demand for barley is on the rise across Asia-Pacific, spurred by its diverse applications in sectors like food, beverages, and animal feed. This demand is further bolstered by the burgeoning development of barley-based beverages in the region. For example, in India, National Food and Beverages, a key FMCG importer of Japanese and Korean goods, markets Barley Tea under its brand "House," emphasizing its tea is made from a roasted barley grain infusion.

Additionally, Asia's expanding livestock population intensifies the demand for barley as animal feed. The US Department of Agriculture highlighted in 2023 that India's cattle inventory stood at around 308 million. While the global cattle count surpassed one billion, India topped the list, followed by Brazil, China, and the U.S. This growing livestock count, paired with barley's rising role in animal feed, accentuates the surging demand for barley in Asia. Notably, Feedipedia - Animal Feed Resources Information System indicates that livestock feeding accounts for roughly 85% of barley production.

Data from ITC Trademap shows that in 2023, China's barley imports jumped to nearly 11.3 million metric tons, a significant rise from 5.7 million metric tons. In another instance, data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity reveals that in 2022, India, with imports worth USD 106 million, ranked as the 25th largest barley importer globally. In a strategic move, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced in October 2024 its intention to import 25,000 metric tons of feed barley by 2025. Such surging demand and proactive import strategies from various nations underscore the Asia-Pacific region's pivotal role in the barley market, suggesting robust growth during the forecast period.

Barley Market: Market Share in %, By Geography, 2021

Barley Market News

  • June 2024: Heineken, together with Vivescia, a French cooperative, has introduced its first barley harvest. This achievement comes from a large-scale regenerative agriculture model within Vivescia's Transitions programme. The Transitions programme prioritizes outcome-based farming, aiming to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, conserve water resources, and support the growth of farming businesses.
  • August 2024: The Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) has launched a new barley variety called DWRB-219. This variety is suitable for both irrigated and limited irrigation conditions, aiming to increase productivity in several regions, particularly in the North-Western Plains Zone (NWPZ) of India.
  • January 2024: Graasi Barley Water, a key player in the health beverage market, has entered into a partnership with KeHE, a leading distributor of natural, organic, and fresh products, to expand its reach in the West Coast markets.

Barley Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Demand From Brewing Industry
    • 4.2.2 Rising Usage in Animal Feed
    • 4.2.3 Increasing Government support Schemes
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Fluctuations in Prices
    • 4.3.2 Agronomical Challenges
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography
    • 5.1.1 North America
    • 5.1.1.1 United States
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.1.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.1.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.1.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.1.2 Canada
    • 5.1.1.2.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.1.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.1.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.1.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2 Europe
    • 5.1.2.1 Germany
    • 5.1.2.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2.1.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.2.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2.2 France
    • 5.1.2.2.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2.2.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.2.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2.3 Russia
    • 5.1.2.3.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2.3.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.2.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2.4 Spain
    • 5.1.2.4.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2.4.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.2.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.4.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.2.5 Ukraine
    • 5.1.2.5.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.2.5.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.2.5.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.5.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.2.5.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.1.3.1 China
    • 5.1.3.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.3.1.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.3.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.3.2 Australia
    • 5.1.3.2.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.3.2.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.3.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.3.3 India
    • 5.1.3.3.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.3.3.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.3.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.3.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.4 South America
    • 5.1.4.1 Argentina
    • 5.1.4.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.4.1.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.4.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.4.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.4.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.5 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.1.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.1.5.1.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.5.1.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.5.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.5.2 Turkey
    • 5.1.5.2.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.5.2.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.5.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.5.3 Morocco
    • 5.1.5.3.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.5.3.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.5.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
    • 5.1.5.4 Ethiopia
    • 5.1.5.4.1 Production Analysis
    • 5.1.5.4.2 Consumption Analysis and Market Size
    • 5.1.5.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
    • 5.1.5.4.5 Price Trend Analysis

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Barley Industry Segmentation

Barley is a tall plant-like grass with long, straight hairs growing from the head of each stem, or the grain from this plant, used for food and alcoholic beverages, like beer and whisky. The barley market analyzes the production (volume), consumption (value and volume), and trade in terms of import (value and volume), export (value and volume), and price trend. The market is segmented by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The report offers the market size and forecast in terms of value in USD and volume in metric tons for the above-mentioned segments.

Geography North America United States Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Canada Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Europe Germany Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
France Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Russia Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Spain Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Ukraine Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Asia-Pacific China Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Australia Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
India Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
South America Argentina Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Turkey Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Morocco Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
Ethiopia Production Analysis
Consumption Analysis and Market Size
Import Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Export Market Analysis (Volume and Value)
Price Trend Analysis
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Barley Market Research FAQs

How big is the Barley Market?

The Barley Market size is expected to reach USD 25.78 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.73% to reach USD 32.49 billion by 2030.

What is the current Barley Market size?

In 2025, the Barley Market size is expected to reach USD 25.78 billion.

Which is the fastest growing region in Barley Market?

Middle East and Africa is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Barley Market?

In 2025, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in Barley Market.

What years does this Barley Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Barley Market size was estimated at USD 24.56 billion. The report covers the Barley Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Barley Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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