Cereals
Barley
Customs codes
Product
HS code
Description
Barley (grain)
100390
Barley, excluding seed
Barley for sowing
100310
Seed barley
Barley malt
110710
Malt made from barley, not roasted
Quality standards
Barley quality in Ukraine is regulated by DSTU 3769:98, which defines grain classes based on physical parameters. Barley is used both as feed and as a raw material for malting. In international trade, malting barley has separate specifications, including protein content, test weight, and germination.
Quality standards
DSTU 3769:98
Parameter
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Moisture (%)
≤ 14.5
≤ 15.0
≤ 15.5
Foreign matter (%)
≤ 2.0
≤ 3.0
≤ 5.0
Grain admixture (%)
≤ 5.0
≤ 7.0
≤ 10.0
Test weight (g/l)
≥ 630
≥ 600
≥ 570
Damaged grains (%)
≤ 2.0
≤ 5.0
≤ 8.0
Infestation
Not allowed
Not allowed
Not allowed
About culture
Barley is one of the oldest cereal crops, widely used in feed production and brewing industry. It plays an important role in agriculture due to its resilience and stable yields. Ukraine is a significant exporter of barley, supplying markets in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
Planting and care
Barley is cultivated as both spring and winter crop. It adapts well to different climatic conditions and can grow on less fertile soils compared to other cereals. Key success factors include proper variety selection, timely sowing, and effective weed and disease control.
Harvesting
Barley is harvested at full maturity. For malting barley, it is crucial to minimize grain damage and preserve germination capacity. After harvesting, grain is cleaned and dried to standard moisture levels to ensure safe storage and compliance with market requirements.