Black Sea & Danube Barley Market at a Turning Point: Demand Pressure and Regional Rebalancing

logistics execution and buyer timing. Romania remains a central supplier for regional and overseas demand. After an exceptionally strong export pace earlier in the season, shipment intensity moderated, while cumulative exports reached about 2.0 mln tonnes. Jordan and Turkey strengthened their positions among key buyers, supporting prices close to seasonal highs and reinforcing Romania’s role as a reference origin in the region. Bulgaria continues to demonstrate high competitiveness in international tenders. Recent contracts confirmed the ability of Bulgarian barley to secure demand despite rising freight risks. At the same time, strong domestic consumption, estimated at around 360 thousand tonnes so far this season, limits export flexibility and supports internal price stability. russia remains active on the tender market, often competing aggressively on price but facing logistical constraints. Shipment plans toward North Africa and the Middle East increased freight pressure, ...