Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for barley.
Barley Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$260 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $232–$239 USD/t.
Barley Price History
Barley Prices by Country
Barley export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $262 Jul 1, 2026 | +6.9% |
| Canada | $253 Jul 1, 2026 | +1.6% |
| Lithuania | $208 Jul 1, 2026 | +11% |
| United States | $279 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Azerbaijan | $220 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.2% |
| Switzerland | $876 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $212 Jun 1, 2026 | -10% |
| Germany | $229 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.1% |
| Denmark | $240 Jun 1, 2026 | -23% |
| Estonia | $211 Jun 1, 2026 | -2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $237 Jun 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Georgia | $252 Jun 1, 2026 | +0.9% |
| Greece | $277 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $578 Jun 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Hungary | $226 Jun 1, 2026 | -12% |
| India | $421 Jun 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Ireland | $258 Jun 1, 2026 | -3.9% |
| Israel | $244 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Japan | $5,377 Jun 1, 2026 | +2104% |
| Luxembourg | $199 Jun 1, 2026 | -16% |
| Latvia | $238 Jun 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Moldova | $180 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $247 Jun 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Malaysia | $532 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $321 Jun 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Poland | $246 Jun 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Portugal | $379 Jun 1, 2026 | +28% |
| Serbia | $204 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.2% |
| Sweden | $254 Jun 1, 2026 | -2.7% |
| Belgium | $258 May 1, 2026 | +3.5% |
| Chile | $1,090 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $244 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $257 May 1, 2026 | -0.8% |
| Croatia | $234 May 1, 2026 | -3.5% |
| Romania | $235 May 1, 2026 | -1.5% |
| Slovakia | $224 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $258 May 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Kazakhstan | $216 Apr 1, 2026 | +6.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $100 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Norway | $853 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $563 Apr 1, 2026 | +36% |
| Argentina | $232 Mar 1, 2026 | -2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $254 Mar 1, 2026 | -2.2% |
| Guyana | $224 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $1,308 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Finland | $314 Dec 1, 2025 | +44% |
| France | $249 Dec 1, 2025 | -2.1% |
| South Korea | $4,555 Dec 1, 2025 | +13% |
| Türkiye | $259 Dec 1, 2025 | -5.5% |
| Italy | $545 Sep 1, 2025 | -52% |
| Singapore | $2,364 Sep 1, 2025 | -39% |
| Ukraine | $222 Sep 1, 2025 | +26% |
| Mexico | $389 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $13,872 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $1,430 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Montenegro | $313 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $259 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $100 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Bahrain | $638 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China | $1,405 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Yemen | $266 Dec 1, 2024 | +71% |
| Kuwait | $223 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $2,311 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Colombia | $611 May 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Indonesia | $372 Apr 1, 2024 | +11% |
| Pakistan | $110 Mar 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Kenya | $88 Dec 1, 2023 | +116% |
| Uruguay | $216 Dec 1, 2023 | -31% |
| Vietnam | $262 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $344 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Zambia | $278 Oct 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Oman | $303 Sep 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Tanzania | $300 Jul 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $449 Feb 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $328 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Armenia | $340 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Philippines | $237 Dec 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Russia | $303 Dec 1, 2021 | +49% |
| Belarus | $166 Aug 1, 2021 | -56% |
| Saudi Arabia | $889 Mar 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Brazil | $82 Dec 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $651 Oct 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Uganda | $385 Oct 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Mozambique | $476 Jan 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $488 Nov 1, 2019 | +53% |
| Myanmar | $202 Oct 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Dominican Republic | $887 Mar 1, 2019 | +29% |
| Ethiopia | $1,701 Dec 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Belize | $23 May 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| State of Palestine | $201 Apr 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Cambodia | $167 Dec 1, 2017 | -2.5% |
| Laos | $167 Dec 1, 2017 | -2.5% |
| Malta | $180 Jan 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $2,126 Sep 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Bolivia | $720 Jun 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $678 Apr 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Jordan | $305 Sep 1, 2013 | Not reported |
What shapes barley prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Malting demand
Brewing and distilling sectors drive demand for high‑quality malt barley.
Demand driver
Feed demand
Livestock production creates steady demand for feed‑grade barley.
Demand driver
Climate resilience
Barley's drought resistance influences planting decisions and overall supply.
Barley Price Questions
- What moisture level is acceptable for barley?
- For malt‑grade barley the maximum moisture content is 12.5 % (source s3). Moisture below 12 % is considered optimal for long‑term storage (source s4).
- Which defects are most important to watch for in barley shipments?
- Key defects include broken kernels, blighted barley (≥4 % fungus‑damaged), ergoty barley (≥0.10 % ergot), garlicky barley, and smutty barley. These defects affect usability and may be subject to special grades (source s2).
- How is barley typically stored after harvest?
- Barley is stored under shelter in bags or bulk, often in hermetic or covered facilities to protect against moisture and foreign material (source s4).