FAO FAOSTAT Trade Data · Commodity · Code 44
Barley
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Cumulative 2018–2023 values for the top 50 trading nations.
- $53.8B
- exports, 2018–2023
- $60.0B
- imports, 2018–2023
- 47.3%
- of trade is exports
- #38 of 100
- by cumulative trade value
Import-heavy trade mix
Barley in the import-led third
Exports are only 47.3% of total trade for Barley, a lower-third export share (import-led book).
Barley is import-led (exports only 47.3% of trade); buyer concentration in the importers table dominates the landed-cost story. Australia leads exports, while China; mainland is the largest importer. Related US lines typically classify under HTS Chapter 10; duty rates still depend on the exact subheading.
Dig deeper: HTS Chapter 10 rates. Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (USD converted from 1000 USD units).
Trade Trend (2019–2023)
| Year | Total Exports (top 50 countries) | Total Imports (top 50 countries) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $6.2B | $6.5B |
| 2020 | $6.8B | $6.1B |
| 2021 | $9.9B | $10.5B |
| 2022 | $9.9B | $9.8B |
| 2023 | $10.2B | $11.3B |
Top Exporters (2023)
| # | Country | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | $2.3B |
| 2 | France | $2.1B |
| 3 | Germany | $929.4M |
| 4 | Argentina | $914.9M |
| 5 | Russian Federation | $909.4M |
| 6 | Canada | $826.3M |
| 7 | Romania | $512.4M |
| 8 | Ukraine | $362.4M |
| 9 | Denmark | $325.9M |
| 10 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | $278.3M |
Top Importers (2023)
| # | Country | Import Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China; mainland | $3.8B |
| 2 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | $1.1B |
| 3 | Spain | $901.6M |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | $730.0M |
| 5 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $715.6M |
| 6 | Belgium | $552.0M |
| 7 | Germany | $482.7M |
| 8 | Türkiye | $433.5M |
| 9 | Japan | $391.5M |
| 10 | Brazil | $264.7M |
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Nationwide commodities with similar trade scale
Two FAO FAOSTAT peer sets for Barley, each excluding this commodity (country tables above stay the bilateral path).
Similar total trade value
Nearest other commodities by cumulative global trade ($113.8B here).
Similar export share
Nearest other commodities by exports ÷ total trade (47.3% here).
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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