Barley production in Ukraine
In 2024 Ukraine produced 5.3 million t of barley, the 9th largest in the world (3.74% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 41%. The record was 14.5 million t in 1994. Area harvested: 1.4 million ha, yield 3.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 5.3 million t
- World rank
- 9 of 100
- 10-year change
- −41%
- Record
- 14.5 million t
- 1994
Barley in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.7%
- 6.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.8
- world 3.2 (+18%)
- kg per person
- 140
- world 17.4
- 10-year change
- −41%
- world −1.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Spain | 7,440,970 | 5.2% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | 7,091,000 | 5.0% |
| 9 | Ukraine | 5,313,880 | 3.7% |
| 10 | Argentina | 5,097,340 | 3.6% |
| 11 | Iran | 4,000,000 | 2.8% |
Map of world production of barley
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,313,880 | −3.5% | 1,398,200 | 3.80 |
| 2023 | 5,507,190 | −1.8% | 1,494,300 | 3.69 |
| 2022 | 5,608,170 | −41% | 1,740,200 | 3.22 |
| 2021 | 9,437,020 | +24% | 2,472,100 | 3.82 |
| 2020 | 7,636,340 | −14% | 2,374,500 | 3.22 |
| 2019 | 8,916,780 | +21% | 2,609,200 | 3.42 |
| 2018 | 7,349,140 | −11% | 2,484,300 | 2.96 |
| 2017 | 8,284,890 | −12% | 2,501,500 | 3.31 |
| 2016 | 9,435,710 | +14% | 2,859,200 | 3.30 |
| 2015 | 8,288,380 | −8.4% | 2,805,200 | 2.95 |
| 2014 | 9,046,060 | +20% | 3,003,100 | 3.01 |
| 2013 | 7,561,640 | +9.0% | 3,233,100 | 2.34 |
| 2012 | 6,936,400 | −24% | 3,293,000 | 2.11 |
| 2011 | 9,097,700 | +7.2% | 3,684,200 | 2.47 |
| 2010 | 8,484,900 | −28% | 4,316,900 | 1.97 |
| 2009 | 11,833,100 | −6.2% | 4,993,500 | 2.37 |
| 2008 | 12,611,500 | +111% | 4,167,200 | 3.03 |
| 2007 | 5,980,800 | −47% | 4,088,400 | 1.46 |
| 2006 | 11,341,200 | +26% | 5,236,200 | 2.17 |
| 2005 | 8,975,100 | −19% | 4,350,400 | 2.06 |
| 2004 | 11,084,400 | +62% | 4,514,700 | 2.46 |
| 2003 | 6,833,200 | −34% | 4,600,900 | 1.49 |
| 2002 | 10,363,800 | +1.7% | 4,152,700 | 2.50 |
| 2001 | 10,185,700 | +48% | 3,920,800 | 2.60 |
| 2000 | 6,871,900 | +7.0% | 3,689,100 | 1.86 |
| 1999 | 6,424,600 | +9.5% | 3,475,200 | 1.85 |
| 1998 | 5,869,500 | −21% | 3,561,600 | 1.65 |
| 1997 | 7,407,400 | +29% | 3,704,000 | 2.00 |
| 1996 | 5,725,600 | −41% | 3,425,300 | 1.67 |
| 1995 | 9,633,200 | −34% | 4,413,200 | 2.18 |
| 1994 | 14,508,700 | +7.1% | 5,092,000 | 2.85 |
| 1993 | 13,550,000 | +34% | 4,215,000 | 3.21 |
| 1992 | 10,105,721 | — | 3,425,286 | 2.95 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3.4 million t USD 557 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 79
- Imports
- 310 t USD 362,000
- Importer rank
- 94 of 132
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of barley in Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 5.3 million t in 2024, 3.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of barley?
Ukraine ranked 9th of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.
How has the production of barley in Ukraine changed?
It fell by 41% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 14.5 million t in 1994.
What is the yield of barley in Ukraine?
3.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5.3 million t from 1.4 million ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.
Does Ukraine export or import barley?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 3.4 million t (USD 557 m) and imports of 310 t (USD 362,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.