With $2.2 billion in barley exports in 2025, Australia is considered the largest exporter of this product in the world. According to global reports, the total value of global barley exports reached $8.87 billion, which is accompanied by a 17.3% decrease compared to 2021.
Barley Export Market Status
Analysis of the statistics shows that barley exports in 2025 remained almost stable compared to 2024, with only a 0.3% decrease. The five largest exporters of this product include Australia, France, Argentina, Germany, and Romania, whose total exports account for 64.6% of the total value of global barley exports.
Australia holds a significant lead, followed by France with $1.4 billion in exports in second place and Argentina with $762.8 million in third place. Additionally, Germany and Romania ranked next with $717 million and $628 million, respectively.
Geographical Analysis of Exports
From a geographical perspective, Europe has been the largest supplier of barley in the global market, with European countries exporting a total of $4.63 billion in barley in 2025. Oceania, particularly Australia and New Zealand, holds the second position with a 24.6% share.
The share of Asian countries in global barley exports is recorded at 6.6%, while Africa's share is only 0.2%. This data indicates a high concentration in the global barley market and a significant dependency on a few specific countries.
In total, the top 15 barley-exporting countries accounted for 92.5% of the global value of this product in 2025. Among the major exporters, Turkey recorded the highest export growth compared to 2024, with its export value increasing by 165.8% in one year.
Considering this data, it can be concluded that Australia, by maintaining its position as the largest barley exporter, plays a significant role in meeting global demand for this product and has substantial impacts on barley prices and supply in international markets.
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