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Flour, Rice And Malt Market Set To Climb From $157.73 Billion In 2026 To $198.47 Billion By 2030
The size of the flour, rice and malt market has experienced robust growth in recent years. Its valuation is projected to increase from $149.91 billion in 2025 to $157.74 billion in 2026, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. Historically, this expansion can be linked to several factors, including increasing consumption of staple foods, the expansion of commercial milling operations, rising population growth, improvements in grain storage infrastructure, and the availability of diverse grain varieties.
The flour, rice and malt market is projected to experience substantial growth over the next few years. It is expected to expand to **$198.47 billion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%**. This anticipated expansion during the forecast period can be attributed to a rising demand for premium and specialty flours, an increased emphasis on food security initiatives, the broadening of the foodservice and bakery sectors, the increasing adoption of digital grain trading platforms, and growing investments in sustainable grain sourcing. Prominent trends throughout this period include a surging demand for specialty and organic grains, the growing incorporation of fortified staple foods, the proliferation of value-added milling products, an intensified focus on traceability within grain supply chains, and improvements in packaging and storage innovations.
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Flour, Rice And Malt Market Development Factors: What’s Supporting Demand?
The rising global populace is projected to fuel the expansion of the flour, rice, and malt markets in the future. The term ‘growing population’ denotes an escalation in the populace inhabiting a certain geographic area or a defined demographic segment across a timeframe. Such an increase in population intensifies the need for flour, rice, and malt goods, which are crucial dietary staples, thereby emphasizing their continued significance and progress within the culinary industry. As an illustration, Worldometer, a Switzerland-based platform offering real-time population data, noted in July 2025 that the global population grew from 8,092,000,000 in 2023 to 8,161,972,572 in 2024, showing an approximate rise of 0.87%. Thus, the expanding populace is propelling the consumption within the flour, rice, and malt market.
Flour, Rice And Malt Market Segment Trends And Revenue Contributors
The flour, rice and malt market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Flour, Rice, Malt
2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce, Other Distribution Channels
3) By Application: Household, Commercial Use
Subsegments:
1) By Flour: Wheat Flour, Rice Flour, Corn Flour, Oat Flour, Barley Flour, Rye Flour, Other Specialty Flours (Almond, Coconut)
2) By Rice: White Rice, Brown Rice, Basmati Rice, Jasmine Rice, Arborio Rice, Black Rice, Wild Rice, Parboiled Rice
3) By Malt: Barley Malt, Wheat Malt, Rye Malt, Oat Malt, Dry Malt Extract, Liquid Malt Extract
Flour, Rice And Malt Market Transformation Trends: What Innovations Are Driving Change?
Leading companies within the flour, rice, and malt market are prioritizing product innovations, exemplified by offerings such as Orafti β-Fit, a barley beta-glucan flour. This focus aims to leverage the increasing consumer demand for functional food ingredients and expand their respective product portfolios. Barley beta-glucan flour is a variety of flour produced from barley kernels, serving as an excellent source of beta-glucans. These soluble fibers are recognized for offering numerous health benefits. For instance, in July 2023, BENEO Inc., a US-based food products supplier, launched Orafti β-Fit, which is described as a natural, wholegrain barley flour beta-glucan. Its soluble fibers have been shown to effectively lower LDL cholesterol and enhance blood sugar control. Moreover, these fibers are also known to provide additional health advantages, such as boosting the immune system and potentially reducing the risk of certain types of cancer. Furthermore, it can contribute to improved blood sugar management, a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, promotion of weight loss, and assistance in maintaining a healthy weight.
Flour, Rice And Malt Market Competitive Landscape: Which Companies Lead The Industry?
Major companies operating in the flour, rice and malt market are CJ Cheiljedang Corp, Wilmar International Ltd, Louis Dreyfus, Soufflet SA, GrainCorp Malt, Gruma S.A.B. de C.V, Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., Olam International, Ardent Mills LLC, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Riceland Foods Inc., General Mills Inc., ConAgra Brands Inc., The Mennel Milling Company, Bay State Milling Company, Bartlett Milling Company, Grain Craft, Miller Milling Company, Siemer Milling Company, Hopkinsville Milling Company, Shawnee Milling Company, Wilkins Rogers Mills, Cereal Food Processors Inc., Horizon Milling LLC, Malt Products Corporation, Briess Malt & Ingredients Co., Great Western Malting Co., Malteurop North America Inc., Rahr Malting Co., Muntons Malted Ingredients Inc., Cargill Inc., Bunge Limited, The Scoular Company, The Andersons Inc., The Birkett Mills, The Malt Company Pvt. Ltd.
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Flour, Rice And Malt Market Geographic Spread And Regional Opportunities
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flour, rice, and malt market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the flour, rice, and malt market. The regions covered in the flour, rice and malt market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
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