As of 18 Jun 2024, Romanian barley was offered already at about 188 USD/MT FOB Constanța. Ukrainian barley offers were announced at about the same levels, which makes Ukrainian origin totally not competitive. Most Ukrainian sellers are still awaiting some two weeks to pass in order the harvesting campaign to go full pace and liquidity to improve, noted Olena Zyrianova, Broker at Atria Brokers.

According to Cezar Gheorghe, founder of AGRIColumn, barley harvesting in Romania is about 10% already done with 6-7-8 MT/HA yield. Test weight appears very good at 64-67 kg/hl. Besides, market reports that full pace harvesting campaign to start in 10-14 days.

As per the EU Commission, barley production in Romania in 2024 may reach 2.2 MMT, slightly down vs 2.3 MMT LY, owing to lower yield. But expanded area compensates for yield declines.