The global production volume of barley amounted to about 151.62 million metric tons in the 2022/2023 crop year, increasing from around 145.37 million metric tons in 2021/2022.
Barley facts
Barley is a type of edible grain that is found in bread, cereal, soup, and beer. It is also commonly used as animal feed. It was one of the first grains to be domesticated by early humans and can be cultivated in a wide variety of climates across many geographical areas. Although its origins can be traced to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, as of 2023/24 the European Union was the leading producer of barley worldwide.
*Forecast as of January 2024.
Years from October to September.
Data prior to 2019/20 were taken from previous editions of the publication.
Figures have been rounded to provide a better understanding of the statistic.
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US Department of Agriculture, & USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. (January 12, 2024). World barley production from 2008/2009 to 2023/2024 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 01, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/271973/world-barley-production-since-2008/
US Department of Agriculture, und USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. "World barley production from 2008/2009 to 2023/2024 (in million metric tons)." Chart. January 12, 2024. Statista. Accessed September 01, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271973/world-barley-production-since-2008/
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