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Malted Barley Market Size, Value And Growth Trends Through 2030
The malted barley market has demonstrated consistent expansion in recent years. Its valuation is anticipated to climb from $4.01 billion in 2025 to $4.16 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The past period’s growth can be ascribed to the broadened global output of beer and spirits, the increasing interest in craft brewing, the existence of premium barley varieties, the expansion of malt-based food uses, and the establishment of commercial malting infrastructure.
The malted barley market size is projected to experience consistent expansion over the upcoming years, with its valuation anticipated to reach $4.96 billion by 2030, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. This growth in the forecast period is primarily fueled by factors such as escalating demand from both craft and premium beverage sectors, the increasing application of malted barley in functional food products, the expansion of distillation capabilities within developing economies, a heightened emphasis on sustainably sourced barley, and continuous innovation within specialty malt types. Key trends expected during this period encompass a surging demand for specialty and craft brewing malts, an intensifying focus on malting processes with stringent quality controls, the wider embrace of tailored malt profiles, an broadening scope for malt incorporation in food applications, and an elevated priority placed on traceability and product consistency.
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Malted Barley Market Industry Drivers: What Is Driving Revenue Growth?
The increasing consumer demand for beer is projected to stimulate the expansion of the malted barley market going forward. Beer, an alcoholic beverage, is typically produced through the fermentation of grains, including malted barley, water, yeast, and hops. Malted barley is a crucial component in beer production because it supplies the necessary enzymes for breaking down the complex carbohydrates found in the grain and converting them into simple sugars, which are then fermented by the yeast. For instance, in April 2024, according to BeverageDaily.com, a UK-based online website, in 2023, small and independent brewers collectively produced 23.4 million barrels of beer. Craft beer’s share of the total market increased to 13.3%, up from 13.1% in 2022 (by volume). Consequently, the growing demand for beer is driving the growth of the malted barley market going forward.
Malted Barley Market Segments: Where Are The Largest Growth Opportunities?
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
#Malted Barley Market Growth Trends: What Is Influencing The Future Outlook?
Major companies within the malted barley market are increasingly adopting a strategic partnerships approach to drive significant development. Strategic partnerships refer to a process where companies 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 batches of artisanal malts, formed a partnership with Cryer Malt, another Australia-based supplier of ingredients for the Australian and New Zealand craft and premium brewing sectors. Through this partnership, they aim to launch Dexter Malt, notable for its use of certified sustainable Australian barley, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and reflecting the growing market trend towards eco-friendly malted barley products. This collaboration between two leading maltsters not only fosters innovation but also underscores the importance of certified sustainable barley, contributing to improved quality and efficiency in malted barley products and fulfilling the rising consumer demand for sustainable options in the malted barley market.
Malted Barley Market Major Participants And Competitive Dynamics
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 Geographic Analysis: Where Is Demand Growing The Fastest?
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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