Export of barley in January decreased 13%

In January 2018, Ukraine exported 140.81 thousand tons of barley which is 13.09% less than over the same period of 2017.

The State Fiscal Service of Ukraine informs that in monetary terms barley exports totaled USD 24.04 million, compared to USD 22.21 million in January 2017.

The main importers of Ukrainian barley in the reported period are Saudi Arabia (USD 11.17 million), Spain (USD 6.48 million) and Libya (USD 3.51 million). Exports to these countries amounted to 65.39 thousand tons, 37.93 thousand tons and 20.59 thousand tons, respectively.

Reference: in 2017, Ukraine exported 4.86 million tons of barley.