How much barley does France produce and export?
France is the 4th largest producer of barley: 9.7 million tonnes in 2024, 6.8% of the world's 142 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $1.4 billion in 2024, 16% of world exports of barley (HS 1003) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 29% of its barley exports by value.
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France's barley production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9.7 million tonnes | 6.8% | -1.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
France's barley exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1.4 billion | 16% | 5.7 million t | $251 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1003 (Barley).
Where France's barley goes
| Destination | Value | Share of France's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $419M | 29% |
| Belgium | $366M | 25% |
| Germany | $169M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $162M | 11% |
| Spain | $71M | 5% |
How much barley France uses
France's domestic supply of barley was 3.6 million tonnes in 2023, 2.6% of the world's. Food supply was 0.8 kg per person a year, 49th highest of 141 countries with a million or more people. It produced 297% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 3%. FAO's item is "Barley and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The barley price France 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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