Parent Product
Barley Seed
HS Code
100310
Last Updated
2026-07-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Feed Barley Seed market coverage spans 92 countries.
- 39 exporter companies and 31 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 23 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 2 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-26.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Feed Barley Seed
Analyze 23 supplier-linked transactions across the top 2 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Feed Barley Seed.
Feed Barley Seed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Feed Barley Seed to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Feed Barley Seed: Argentina (-35.7%).
Feed Barley Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-01, countries with visible Feed Barley Seed transaction unit prices: Argentina (0.97 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | -35.7% | 22 | 1.35 USD / kg (12,000 kg) | - (-) | 0.89 USD / kg (20,000 kg) | - (-) | 0.81 USD / kg (3,625 kg) | 0.97 USD / kg (40,000 kg) | ||||||
| Uruguay | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.69 USD / kg (100 kg) | - (-) |
Feed Barley Seed Global Supply Chain Coverage
70 companies
39 exporters and 31 importers are mapped for Feed Barley Seed.
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Feed Barley Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
39 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Feed Barley Seed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Feed Barley Seed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-13
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Uruguay
Supplying Products: Barley Seed, Feed Barley Seed
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Colombia
Supplying Products: Barley Seed, Feed Barley Seed
(Czechia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthers
Exporting Countries: Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Flaxseed, Barley Seed, Feed Barley Seed
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-16
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Uruguay, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Alfalfa Seed, Barley Seed, Lotus Seeds +1
(Uruguay)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Alfalfa Seed, Lotus Seeds, Barley Seed +1
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Ukraine, Russia, Kenya
Supplying Products: Barley, Barley Seed, Wheat Grain +2
Feed Barley Seed Global Exporter Coverage
39 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Feed Barley Seed supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Feed Barley Seed (HS Code 100310) in 2024
For Feed Barley Seed in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 83,603,003.612 kg | 20,935,758 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 7,804,243.769 kg | 8,921,081.495 USD |
| 3 | Slovakia | 19,399,929 kg | 7,333,613.964 USD |
| 4 | Czechia | 10,760,492 kg | 5,351,252 USD |
| 5 | Sweden | 10,262,795.504 kg | 3,662,407.997 USD |
| 6 | Hungary | 4,418,091.671 kg | 3,511,743 USD |
| 7 | Netherlands | 9,027,403 kg | 3,257,498.679 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 10,492,000 kg | 3,013,440.332 USD |
| 9 | Lithuania | 5,900,485.4 kg | 2,579,012 USD |
| 10 | Finland | 3,424,558 kg | 2,209,616.931 USD |
Feed Barley Seed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Feed Barley Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
31 importer companies are mapped for Feed Barley Seed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Feed Barley Seed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: -
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-01
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Uruguay
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
31 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Feed Barley Seed.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Feed Barley Seed (HS Code 100310) in 2024
For Feed Barley Seed in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 69,594,801.977 kg | 16,198,136.749 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 14,635,827.571 kg | 9,446,412.687 USD |
| 3 | Sweden | 4,411,376.842 kg | 6,646,424.062 USD |
| 4 | Poland | 10,829,827.13 kg | 3,763,763 USD |
| 5 | Italy | 5,553,829 kg | 3,433,175.522 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 4,029,413 kg | 3,050,088.838 USD |
| 7 | Norway | 4,513,310 kg | 3,025,607.613 USD |
| 8 | Romania | 3,210,362.359 kg | 2,510,213.79 USD |
| 9 | Ireland | 3,443,970 kg | 2,504,405.414 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 8,233,223.253 kg | 2,475,975.614 USD |
Feed Barley Seed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Feed Barley Seed origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDry (Seed/Grain)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupCereal grains
Scientific NameHordeum vulgare L.
PerishabilityLow (when dried and stored properly)
Growing Conditions
- Cool-season annual cereal adapted to temperate climates
- Typically rainfed in major production areas; yield is sensitive to drought and heat during heading/grain fill
- Well-drained soils are preferred; agronomy commonly includes crop rotation to manage disease and weeds
Main VarietiesTwo-row barley, Six-row barley, Spring barley, Winter barley
Consumption Forms
- Animal feed grain (whole, rolled, ground)
- Ingredient in compound feed formulations
- Occasional diversion into malting channels depending on quality and market signals
Grading Factors
- Moisture content
- Test weight / hectoliter weight
- Screenings / thin kernels
- Foreign material and admixture
- Damaged kernels (sprouted, heat-damaged, moldy)
- Contaminant and mycotoxin compliance (e.g., DON where required)
Planting to HarvestAnnual crop harvested within one growing season; planted as spring- or winter-sown types depending on region and climate.
Market
Feed barley seed (barley grain used in animal feed channels) is a globally traded temperate cereal, moving primarily as a bulk commodity but also in smaller lots for specific feed formulations and planting/variety programs. Production is concentrated in major temperate grain belts, with exportable surpluses commonly originating from Australia, the European Union, the Black Sea region, and North America. Import demand is driven by livestock feed needs and relative price/availability versus competing grains (notably maize and feed wheat), making trade flows sensitive to substitution and short-term policy shifts. Because buyers price and accept barley based on measurable quality (moisture, screenings, test weight, contaminants), weather and disease conditions at origin can quickly translate into trade friction and discounts.
Major Producing Countries
- RussiaMajor global producer in the Black Sea grain system; output varies with steppe-region weather.
- FranceLarge EU barley producer with both feed and malting channels supporting commercial scale.
- GermanySignificant EU producer; quality segmentation between feed and malting influences marketability.
- CanadaLarge producer with export-oriented prairie supply; quality grading and segregation are prominent.
- AustraliaMajor Southern Hemisphere producer; exportable surplus often swings with seasonal rainfall.
- UkraineImportant Black Sea producer and exporter; logistics and port access can be a binding constraint.
- TurkiyeLarge producer with significant domestic use; trade position can shift by year depending on harvest outcomes.
Major Exporting Countries
- AustraliaKey supplier into Asian and Middle Eastern feed markets; Southern Hemisphere harvest provides counter-seasonal availability.
- FranceMajor EU export origin; shipments often move through North Sea and Atlantic ports into MENA destinations.
- RussiaBlack Sea exports can be large when domestic feed needs and logistics allow; trade is sensitive to policy and freight conditions.
- UkraineExports depend on corridor/port functionality and inland logistics; buyers monitor continuity risk closely.
- CanadaExport channel serves both feed and malting demand; quality specifications and contamination thresholds shape acceptance.
- ArgentinaSouthern Hemisphere origin providing additional counter-seasonal supply into nearby and export markets.
Major Importing Countries
- ChinaAmong the largest feed barley import markets; demand shifts with domestic grain policy, livestock cycles, and price spreads.
- Saudi ArabiaLarge importer for feed use; tenders and procurement practices can influence spot trade flows.
- JapanQuality- and compliance-focused importer; specifications and contaminant limits are central to contracting.
- IranFeed grain imports can expand in deficit years; trade execution depends on financing and logistics conditions.
- LibyaMENA demand can be episodic; purchases often respond to domestic feed balance and procurement timing.
Supply Calendar
- Black Sea region (Russia, Ukraine):Jul, Aug, SepNorthern Hemisphere harvest window; exportable surplus and quality depend heavily on in-season heat/drought and harvest weather.
- European Union (France, Germany, Central/Eastern Europe):Jul, AugNorthern Hemisphere harvest; volumes and protein/plumpness outcomes vary by region and year.
- Canada (Prairies):Aug, SepLate-summer harvest; fall weather affects harvest completion and grain soundness.
- Australia (Western and Southern regions):Nov, Dec, JanSouthern Hemisphere harvest supports counter-seasonal shipping; rainfall patterns drive large year-to-year swings.
- Argentina:Nov, DecSouthern Hemisphere harvest; provides additional counter-seasonal availability into global feed grain channels.
Specification
Major VarietiesTwo-row barley (spring types), Two-row barley (winter types), Six-row barley (spring types), Six-row barley (winter types)
Physical Attributes
- Kernel plumpness and low screenings are valued for feed efficiency and uniform handling
- Sound, unweathered grain with minimal sprouting and heat damage supports broader buyer acceptance
- Low foreign material and low admixture with other grains reduce cleaning loss and compliance risk
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content is a core trade parameter for safe storage and shipment performance
- Protein and fiber-related quality influence feed formulation value and substitution against other grains
- Mycotoxin compliance (commonly including deoxynivalenol/DON where regulated) can determine marketability
- For planting-grade lots (when traded as seed), germination rate and varietal purity are central specifications
Grades
- Export contracts commonly specify limits for moisture, test weight/hectoliter weight, screenings, foreign material, and damaged kernels
- National grading systems (e.g., USDA grain standards, Canadian Grain Commission grading) are frequently referenced alongside buyer-specific specifications
- Feed buyers may include contaminant and residue requirements aligned to destination regulations and Codex guidance where applicable
Packaging
- Bulk vessel shipments via export terminals and import discharge elevators dominate international feed barley trade
- Containerized shipments and big bags may be used for smaller programs or specialized specifications
- Bagged formats (e.g., woven polypropylene or paper sacks) are more typical for seed-program distribution and identity-preserved lots
ProcessingTypically used as whole grain or mechanically processed (rolling, grinding, pelleting within compound feed manufacturing)Quality consistency affects milling behavior, dust generation, and finished feed uniformity
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm production (spring/winter barley) -> harvest -> drying/cleaning -> on-farm or commercial storage -> inland transport -> export elevator/terminal -> bulk shipping -> import terminal -> feed mill/compounder
- Where traded as planting seed: variety selection -> seed multiplication -> cleaning and sizing -> optional seed treatment -> germination/purity testing -> bagging -> distributor -> farm
Demand Drivers
- Livestock feed demand (ruminants, swine, poultry) and the economics of substituting barley against maize and feed wheat
- Quality-based diversion between feed and malting channels, which can tighten or loosen feed-available supply in some origins
- Public and private procurement cycles in large importing markets (notably parts of the Middle East) that can concentrate buying into tenders
Temperature
- Dry, cool, pest-managed storage is critical; moisture ingress and condensation drive mold risk and quality downgrades
- Long ocean transits require attention to ventilation and moisture management to avoid sweat and caking
Shelf Life
- When kept dry and protected from insects, barley grain can store for extended periods; quality deteriorates quickly if moisture, heat, or pests are not controlled
Risks
Climate HighFeed barley export availability is highly exposed to weather-driven yield shocks in a small set of major export regions (notably Australia, the EU, and the Black Sea). Drought, heat, and adverse harvest weather can simultaneously reduce volume and degrade quality (e.g., light test weight, sprouting), triggering abrupt price moves and forcing importers to substitute into alternative feed grains.Diversify sourcing across hemispheres, contract with clear quality tolerances and discount schedules, and use risk-management tools (hedging and flexible feed formulation) to manage volatility.
Geopolitics And Trade Policy MediumBarley flows are sensitive to policy actions (tariffs, quotas, export restrictions) and to disruptions in key shipping corridors and ports. Sudden rule changes can reroute trade away from traditional origins and create short-term shortages for destinations reliant on seaborne feed grain.Maintain qualified alternate origins, monitor destination import requirements and policy signals, and avoid over-reliance on a single corridor or supplier group.
Food Safety MediumMycotoxins (commonly including DON in Fusarium-affected seasons) and other contaminants can lead to cargo rejections or forced downgrades, especially where destination feed regulations are strict. Quality variability by year and region complicates blending and increases compliance testing burdens.Implement origin-season risk screening, require representative testing and traceable sampling protocols, and segregate higher-risk lots for appropriate end uses.
Storage And Pest Management MediumStored-grain insect pressure, mold growth, and fumigation performance issues can reduce usable quality during storage and transit. Residue compliance and fumigation regulations can also constrain treatment choices in some destinations.Use integrated pest management in storage, ensure fit-for-purpose fumigation and monitoring, and align treatment plans with destination regulatory requirements.
Sustainability
- Climate vulnerability in major export regions (drought and heat stress in parts of Australia and the Black Sea) can reduce exportable surplus and increase volatility
- Nitrogen fertilizer use and associated emissions in intensive barley systems create pressure for efficiency and verified sustainability programs
- Soil health and erosion management in dryland cereal rotations are increasingly scrutinized by downstream buyers and financiers
FAQ
Which origins commonly supply the global feed barley export market?Common major export origins include Australia, the European Union (with France a key origin), the Black Sea region (notably Russia and Ukraine), and Canada, with Argentina also supplying counter-seasonal volumes in some years. Year-to-year rankings and availability shift with harvest outcomes and trade policy conditions.
What quality parameters are typically specified in international feed barley contracts?Contracts commonly specify moisture, test weight/hectoliter weight, screenings (thin kernels), foreign material, damaged kernels (including sprouting or heat damage), and contaminant/mycotoxin requirements where applicable. When barley is traded as planting seed, germination and varietal purity specifications become central.
What is the most common reason for sudden disruptions in feed barley availability and pricing?The biggest driver is weather-related yield and quality shocks in major exporting regions, which can cut exportable surplus and simultaneously downgrade quality. This often forces importers to substitute into other feed grains and can amplify short-term price volatility.
Sources
Feed Barley Seed Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: France, Spain, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Tunisia, Czechia, Turkiye, United Kingdom, Japan, Denmark, Ukraine, Qatar, Poland, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Estonia, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Slovakia, Austria, Luxembourg, United States, Croatia, Malta, South Africa, Uganda, Serbia, Lithuania, Greece, Ireland, Finland, Kenya, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, India, Slovenia, Malaysia, Iceland, Norway, Azerbaijan, Chile, Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Korea, Bahrain, Zambia, Morocco, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uruguay, Brazil, Macedonia, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Bermuda, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Switzerland, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala, Israel, Iran, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Moldova, Montenegro, Myanmar [Burma], Mauritius, Maldives, Namibia, Nigeria, Nepal, Oman, Senegal, El Salvador, Uzbekistan
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