How much barley does Argentina produce and export?
Argentina is the nullth largest producer of barley: 5.1 million tonnes in 2024, 3.6% of the world's 142 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $797.3 million in 2024, 8.7% of world exports of barley (HS 1003) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 47% of its barley exports by value.
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Argentina's barley production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 million tonnes | 3.6% | +5.8% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | 0.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
Argentina's barley exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $797.3 million | 8.7% | 3 million t | $262 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1003 (Barley).
Where Argentina's barley goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Argentina's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $373M | 47% |
| Brazil | $256M | 32% |
| Colombia | $88M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58M | 7.3% |
| India | $22M | 2.8% |
How much barley Argentina uses
Argentina's domestic supply of barley was 916 thousand tonnes in 2023, 0.7% of the world's. It produced 396% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Barley and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The barley price Argentina sells into
The benchmark price, Feed barley, FOB Black Sea, was $80.4/t in August 2020, down 40% over twelve months. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Barley price history.
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