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U.S. imports of barley, unmilled (SITC 04300) totaled $4.8M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Barley, Unmilled imports of $4.8M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnmilled barley enters US commerce primarily as a malting-grade or feed-grade commodity, with malting barley commanding a substantial premium due to strict germination-rate, protein-content, and moisture specifications demanded by the brewing and distilling industries. Feed barley, by contrast, competes directly with corn and sorghum on an energy-equivalent basis, making freight costs and harvest-year quality a dominant factor in sourcing decisions. Canada is a structurally important supplier given its proximity and USMCA eligibility, which eliminates the standard duty on qualifying shipments.
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Malting barley contracts typically specify minimum germination energy (often 95% or higher), maximum moisture content, protein range (usually 10–13%), and freedom from fusarium or mycotoxin contamination. Feed barley contracts are less restrictive on germination but still specify moisture and test weight. Buyers should request third-party inspection certificates at origin.
Northern Hemisphere barley harvests occur mid-summer, and Southern Hemisphere harvests follow in late autumn, creating two distinct supply windows. Brewers and maltsters often time import contracts to bridge domestic supply gaps or lock in specific variety availability, making harvest-year quality reports a key procurement tool.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.7M | $3.6M | -$1.1M |
| JAPAN | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $334K | +$334K |
| TAIWAN | -- | $62K | +$62K |
| PERU | $43K | -- | -$43K |
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