# Australian barley production expected to grow despite global trade headwinds – Rabobank report – News Hub

> Rabobank forecasts Australian barley production to rise 8% to 11.7 million tonnes in 2024/25. Chinese authorities have asked traders to favour domestic grain as inventories build, putting Australian barley flows at risk. Global beer and whisky demand for barley has softened, and cheaper US corn and wheat are pressuring feed barley prices.

- Date: 2025-02-12 · published 2025-02-12T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26023-australian-barley-production-expected-to-grow-despite-global-trade-headwinds
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Larger Australian output, weaker Chinese import demand and cheaper alternative feed grains point to softer barley prices, though low stock-to-use may cushion the downside.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bearish ▼

## Sources

- newshub.medianet.com.au: https://newshub.medianet.com.au/2025/02/australian-barley-production-expected-to-grow-despite-global-trade-headwinds-rabobank-report/87245/

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