Barley production worldwide 2000/01-2025/26

The global production volume of barley amounted to about ****** million metric tons in the 2024/25 crop year. In the following year, it was expected to increase to ****** million metric tons.

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.

Global beer industry

Barley is commonly used in beer production, which is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages enjoyed worldwide. In 2022, some **** billion hectoliters of beer were produced globally. That year, China was the top producer of beer, at over *** million hectoliters. The United States and Brazil came in second and third place, respectively.