How much barley does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the largest producer of barley: 16.7 million tonnes in 2024, 12% of the world's 142 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $984.6 million in 2024, 11% of world exports of barley (HS 1003) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Saudi Arabia, which takes 52% of its barley exports by value.
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Russia's barley production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.7 million tonnes | 12% | -2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11% | 6.8% | 13% | 12% |
Russia's barley exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $984.6 million | 11% | 4.2 million t | $235 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1003 (Barley).
Where Russia's barley goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $511M | 52% |
| China | $177M | 18% |
| Kuwait | $87M | 8.8% |
| Tunisia | $84M | 8.5% |
| Morocco | $31M | 3.1% |
How much barley Russia uses
Russia's domestic supply of barley was 16.6 million tonnes in 2023, 12% of the world's. Food supply was 2.1 kg per person a year, 31st highest of 141 countries with a million or more people. It produced 121% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Barley and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The barley price Russia 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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