
The article discusses uncertainty in Iran’s barley market, linking prices to currency movements, imported barley costs, and domestic supply. It says a weaker currency can raise import, freight, and insurance costs, and notes that planned bulk buying may suit farms with adequate storage and cash; it also cites a FAO report on rising retail grain prices in Iran during 2026.
Currency depreciation and higher import costs can lift barley replacement costs and increase demand for domestic grain if local supply is insufficient, creating upward price pressure.
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