Barley Supplier — Bulk Barley for Export
FUSHKOV GCG is a barley supplier sourcing from Argentina, Australia, France, Russia, Ukraine and other leading exporters. We supply bulk barley, winter and spring, in a range of varieties to millers, brewers and feed producers, buying directly from growers under long-term contracts.
Bulk barley: supply terms
| Packaging | 25/50 kg bags, big bags |
|---|---|
| Countries of origin | Argentina, Australia, France, Russia, Ukraine |
| Types | Winter and spring barley, various varieties |
| Delivery terms | Incoterms 2020 |
| Specification and documents | On request |
Why FUSHKOV GCG
About the product
Barley is one of the oldest cereals, both wild and cultivated. Hardy and tolerant of cold and drought, it grows on almost any soil.
Barley is divided into winter and spring types, with more than 40 species distinguished by the number of fertile spikelets, ear density, hull content of the grain and other traits.
The grain is rich in fibre, B-group vitamins, vitamins PP and E, phosphorus, chlorine, sulphur, potassium, sodium and calcium.
Applications
Barley is used to make groats and flour, in brewing and as animal feed. Pearl barley is produced from whole grain by cleaning and polishing; for barley grits, the grain is dehulled and cracked without polishing, so more fibre is retained. Barley flour, wholemeal or sifted, is mostly blended with other flours.
Alongside barley, the FUSHKOV GCG cereal grains range includes wheat, oats and rye.
Quality specifications (reference)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture, max | Class 1 — 14.5%; Class 2 — 15.5% |
| Test weight, min | Class 1 — 630 g/dm³; Class 2 — 570 g/dm³; Class 3 — not specified |
| Foreign matter, max | Classes 1 and 2 — 2.0%; Class 3 — 5.0% |
| Grain admixture, max | Class 1 — 7.0%; Class 2 — 8.0%; Class 3 — 15.0% |
| Small grains, max | Classes 1 and 2 — 5.0% |
| Germination capacity (barley for distillery malt) | min 92.0% |
Reference values per GOST 28672-2019 “Barley. Specifications”. Final specification is fixed in the contract.
The standard sets three classes. In international trade, parameters are agreed in the contract specification, under the origin country's standard or the buyer's requirements. HS heading: 1003 (1003.10 seed barley, 1003.90 other barley).
Types and varieties
World market
Barley is a key commodity in world feed-grain trade. Leading exporters traditionally include Australia, Russia and the EU (above all France), with significant volumes from Canada, Ukraine and Argentina; the ranking shifts from season to season with the weather.
Demand comes mainly from the feed and malting industries. For a buyer of bulk barley, price and availability depend on exporters' crops and the feed–malting balance, so diversifying origin reduces supply risk.
Storage and transport
Barley is stored in clean, dry, ventilated warehouses or silos protected from pests. The main risk is moisture: damp grain self-heats and loses quality and germination, critical for malting barley, so stored lots are checked for temperature and infestation.
Barley ships in bulk by grain truck, hopper wagon and vessel, or in bags and big bags; transport and packaging must be clean, dry and odour-free.
How a deal works
Below is the typical sequence of an international commodity trade. Specific terms are always set by the contract between the parties.
For grain and seeds, the set normally includes a phytosanitary certificate issued in the country of dispatch; the full list depends on the importing country's requirements.
Delivery terms: Incoterms 2020 at a glance
The Incoterms rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) allocate costs, risks and delivery obligations between seller and buyer. The current edition, Incoterms 2020, contains 11 rules; the edition that applies is named in the contract. The rules most used in commodity trade are:
- FCA (Free Carrier): the seller hands the goods to the buyer's carrier at the agreed place;
- FOB (Free On Board): the seller is responsible for the goods until they are loaded on board the vessel at the port of shipment; further costs and risks pass to the buyer;
- CFR (Cost and Freight): the seller pays freight to the port of destination, but risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board;
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): as CFR, but the seller also insures the cargo for the buyer's benefit;
- DAP (Delivered at Place): the seller delivers the goods to the agreed destination, ready for unloading; the buyer handles import clearance.
FOB, CFR and CIF apply to sea and inland waterway transport; FCA and DAP to any mode of transport. The basis for each shipment is agreed in the contract.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you source barley from?
From Argentina, Australia, France, Russia, Ukraine and other leading exporting countries.
What packaging do you offer, and how is volume agreed?
Barley is supplied in 25/50 kg bags and in big bags. Lot size and packaging are agreed to suit your request.
How do I get a price?
Send an enquiry through the form on our website and we will prepare a commercial offer for your volume and delivery terms.
Which parameters matter when buying barley?
Typically moisture, test weight, foreign matter and grain admixture; for malting barley, also germination, kernel size and protein. Values are fixed in the contract specification.
What does CIF mean?
Cost, Insurance and Freight: the seller pays freight and insurance to the port of destination, but risk passes to the buyer once the goods are loaded on board at the port of shipment. The basis is agreed in the contract.
What is the HS code for barley?
Heading 1003: 1003.10 for seed barley, 1003.90 for other barley. Final classification is confirmed by the customs declarant.
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