Ukrainian barley exports amounted to $557 million, accounting for 8.35% of global barley exports and 2.26% of Ukraine’s total agricultural exports.
This was reported by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club association
The world’s leading barley exporters (including Ukraine) in 2024 were:
- Australia – $1.65 billion
- EU – $1.35 billion
- Russia – $946 million
- Canada – $658 million
- Ukraine – $557 million
- Kazakhstan – $265 million
Main destinations for Ukrainian barley exports:
- China – 38%
- EU – 20%
- Libya – 9%
- Tunisia – 6%
- Jordan – 6%
Key insights:
- Gradual recovery: Barley suffered 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 shows recovery, with exports rising to $557 million—the best result since the start of the full-scale invasion.
- Stabilization of port logistics: In 2023, due to disrupted port operations, over half of exported barley was shipped via Danube river ports (with Black Sea shipments dropping to 38%). In 2024, the operation of Ukraine’s maritime corridor restored sea logistics, with 79% of barley exports moving through Black Sea ports.
- High market concentration: In 2024, the number of importing countries decreased from 39 to 30. The market became more concentrated—almost 80% of all Ukrainian barley was exported to 5 key countries.
Conclusion: Despite a reduced share in overall exports (2.3%), barley demonstrates strong resilience. Ukraine’s 6th place globally underscores its important role in the global market. Continued export success depends on stable maritime corridor operations and maintaining partnerships with key buyers in Asia and the EU.
