China - Barley production quantity

900 (thousand tonnes) in 2020

In 2020, barley production for China was 900 thousand tonnes. Barley production of China fell gradually from 4,982 thousand tonnes in 1971 to 900 thousand tonnes in 2020.

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What is barley production?

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.

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What is China barley production?