Barley production quantity

10,784 (thousand tonnes) in 2020

In 2022, barley production for Zambia was 14,201 thousand tonnes. Though Zambia barley production fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to increase through 1973 - 2022 period ending at 14,201 thousand tonnes in 2022.

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Hordeum spp.: two-row barley (H. disticum) six-row barley (H. hexasticum) four-row barley (H. vulgare). Tolerates poorer soils and lower temperatures better than does wheat. Varieties include with husk and without (naked). Used as a livestock feed, for malt and for preparing foods. The roasted grains are a coffee substitute.

Date Value Change, %
2020 10,784 28.11%
2019 8,417 65.00%
2018 5,102 -21.86%
2017 6,529 -13.30%
2016 7,530 257.04%
2015 2,109 -74.97%
2014 8,425 -26.89%
2013 11,524 -24.66%
2012 15,295 72.28%
2011 8,878 714.92%
2010 1,089 -47.98%
2009 2,094