EU: Barley crop forecast remains steady while exports rebound slightly

Winter barley seeding has thrived under generally favourable dry conditions across Europe. However, this leaves soil moisture levels low in certain regions, such as France, RMI Analytics said in their late October report.

The experts’ forecast for barley crop’25 remains steady at 62.5 mln tonnes. Barley exports have rebounded slightly, and are ahead of crop’24 but in line with crop’22&’23.

Ending stocks are forecast to increase by 2.7 mln tonnes during the crop’25 season.

Malting barley prices have bounced slightly higher as gran markets are supported. UK premiums for variety specific small volumes are still reported (e.g. Planet) but in general prices are aligned.