Despite facing quality problems and one of the smallest global harvests in 10 years, there has been a slight decrease in barley values due to inflation, lower commercial activity, and a drop in demand. China is gradually returning to the market and focusing on its relationship with Australia. There are doubts about the volume and quality of barley harvests in Brazil and Uruguay, and the delayed sowing of winter barley in Europe may result in an increase in the sowing area of spring barley in 2024.