Africa: Barley Market 2024

Barley Market Size in Africa

The African barley market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Barley Production in Africa

In value terms, barley production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Ethiopia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average barley yield fell rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then declined notably in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the barley harvested area in Africa rose notably to X ha, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the barley harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Barley Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of barley were exported in Africa; with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, barley exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Sudan (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Kenya was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barley exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Sudan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. South Sudan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Sudan ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Sudan ($X per ton), while Kenya stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%).

Barley Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of barley increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, barley imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Libya (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Libya (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Algeria ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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