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Malted Barley Market Revenue Forecast: $4.16 Billion In 2026 Rising To $4.96 Billion In 2030
The malted barley market size has experienced consistent growth over recent years. Looking ahead, the market is projected to expand from $4.01 billion in 2025 to $4.16 billion in 2026, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. Historically, this growth can be linked to factors such as the increasing global production of beer and spirits, the rising appeal of craft brewing, the availability of superior barley varieties, the expansion of malt-based food applications, and improvements in commercial malting infrastructure.
The malted barley market size is projected to experience steady growth in the upcoming years, expanding to $4.96 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. This anticipated growth is attributable to increasing demand from craft and premium beverage segments, the rising use of malted barley in functional foods, the expansion of distilling capacity in emerging markets, a growing focus on sustainable barley sourcing, and innovation in specialty malt varieties. Significant trends during the forecast period include increasing demand for specialty and craft brewing malts, a rising focus on quality-controlled malting processes, the growing adoption of customized malt profiles, the expansion of malt usage in food applications, and an enhanced emphasis on traceability and consistency.
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Malted Barley Market Growth Catalyst: What Is Creating New Demand?
The escalating demand for beer is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the malted barley market in the future. This alcoholic beverage results from the fermentation of grains, typically malted barley, alongside water, yeast, and hops. Malted barley is a crucial ingredient in beer production because it provides essential enzymes for breaking down the complex carbohydrates in the grain and converting them into simple sugars, which yeast can then further ferment. For example, BeverageDaily.com, a UK-based online platform, reported in April 2024 that small and independent brewers collectively produced 23.4 million barrels of beer in 2023. The volume share of craft beer in the total market climbed to 13.3%, an increase from 13.1% in 2022. Consequently, the rising demand for beer is driving the growth of the malted barley market going forward.
Malted Barley Market Segment Overview: Categories Covered In The 2026 Report
The malted barley market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Basic Malt, Special Mal
2) By Form: Whole Malted Barley (Grain), Crushed/Grinded Malt, Malt Flour (Powder), Malt Flakes, Malt Extract (Liquid & Dry)
3) By Application: Brewing, Distilling, Food & Beverage Processing, Animal Feed, Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceuticals, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Basic Malt: Pale Malt, Pilsner Malt, Standard Malt
2) By Special Malt: Caramel/Crystal Malt, Roasted Malt, Chocolate Malt, Black Malt
How Are Leading Companies Shaping Malted Barley Market Trends?
Leading companies within the malted barley market are adopting a strategic alliances approach to drive significant advancements. Strategic alliances describe a process where businesses leverage each other’s strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For instance, in August 2023, Voyager Craft Malt, an Australia-based company specializing in small-batch artisanal malts, collaborated with Cryer Malt, another Australia-based company supplying ingredients for the Australian and New Zealand craft and premium brewing sectors. Through this partnership, they aim to launch Dexter Malt, distinguished by its use of certified sustainable Australian barley, thereby showcasing a commitment to sustainability and mirroring the expanding market trend toward eco-friendly malted barley products. This collaboration between two key maltsters not only introduces innovation but also highlights the importance of certified sustainable barley, contributing to improved quality and efficiency in malted barley products and satisfying the rising consumer demand for sustainable options in the malted barley market.
Malted Barley Market Players: Key Companies Shaping Competition
Major companies operating in the malted barley market are Boortmalt Group, Malteurop Group, Viking Malt, Simpsons Malt Ltd., Muntons Malt plc, Crisp Malting Group Ltd., Weyermann Malz, Castle Malting S.A., Bairds Malt, Briess Malt & Ingredients Co., Rahr Corporation, GrainCorp Malt, United Canadian Malt Ltd., Great Western Malting Co., Bestmalz AG, Gladfield Malt, Thomas Fawcett & Sons Ltd., The Swaen Malts, Mouterij Dingemans, Malting Company of Ireland, Imperial Malt Ltd., Shanxi Huaxiang Group Co Ltd.
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Malted Barley Market Regional Performance And Geographic Coverage
Europe was the largest region in the malted barley market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global malted barley market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the malted barley market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
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