Ukraine ranked 6th in the global barley export market in 2024
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Ukrainian barley exports amounted to $557 million, accounting for 8.35% of global exports and 2.26% of Ukraine’s total agricultural exports.
The world’s leading barley exporters (along with Ukraine) in 2024 were:
- Australia – $1.65 billion
- EU – $1.35 billion
- russia – $946 million
- Canada – $658 million
- Ukraine – $557 million
- Kazakhstan – $265 million
The main destinations for Ukrainian barley exports:
- China – 38%
- EU – 20%
- Libya – 9%
- Tunisia – 6%
- Jordan – 6%
Key insights:
- Gradual recovery: barley experienced one of the largest export declines among grains, falling from a peak of $1.27 billion in 2021 to $362 million in 2023. In 2024, the crop is showing recovery – exports increased to $557 million, the best figure since the full-scale invasion began;
- Stabilization of port logistics: In 2023, due to complicated port operations, more than half of the exported barley left via the Danube river ports (the share of Black Sea exports fell to 38%). In 2024, the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor allowed for the restoration of sea logistics – 79% of barley export shipments were made through Black Sea ports;
- High market concentration: In 2024, the number of importing countries decreased from 39 to 30. The market has become more concentrated – almost 80% of all Ukrainian barley was exported to 5 key countries.
Conclusion: Barley, despite a decrease in its share of total exports (2.3%), demonstrates significant resilience. The 6th place ranking in the world highlights Ukraine’s important role in the global market. Further export success depends on the stable operation of the maritime corridor and maintaining partnerships with key buyers in Asia and the EU.
Learn more in the full Export Portfolio 2025: https://cutt.ly/rr1U8YTa
