Democratic Republic of the Congo - Barley production quantity

993 (thousand tonnes) in 2020

In 2022, barley production for Democratic Republic of the Congo was 992 thousand tonnes. Barley production of Democratic Republic of the Congo increased from 1,500 thousand tonnes in 1973 to 992 thousand tonnes in 2022 growing at an average annual rate of 0.13%.

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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.