China Resumes Imports of Australian Barley After 3 Years, Providing Relief for Struggling Farmers

Australian barley exports to China resumed after 3 years when China lifted 80.5% tariffs imposed in 2020 amid diplomatic tensions

China has imported over 300,000 tonnes of Australian barley worth $139 million since August 2023

Tariffs caused Australian farmers to find new markets like Mexico and Saudi Arabia, but they welcome return of major Chinese market

Australia barley production expected to drop 24% in 2023-24 to 10.8 million tonnes due to El Niño weather effects

Reopened China market comes at good time with feed barley fetching premium prices around $38-40 per tonne