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Malted Barley Market Growth From $4.15 Billion In 2026 To $4.95 Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 4.5%
The malted barley market has observed consistent growth in recent years. Its valuation is projected to increase from $4.01 billion in 2025 to $4.16 billion in 2026, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. This historical growth can be attributed to several factors including the expansion of beer and spirits production, the rising popularity of craft brewing, the availability of high-quality barley varieties, an increase in malt-based food applications, and the development of commercial malting infrastructure.
The malted barley market size is expected to show sustained growth over the next few years. It is projected to reach **$4.96 billion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%**. This expansion during the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the 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. Key trends anticipated in this period include an increasing demand for specialty and craft brewing malts, a rising focus on quality-controlled malting processes, the growing adoption of customized malt profiles, an expansion of malt usage in various food applications, and an enhanced emphasis on traceability and consistency.
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Malted Barley Market Demand Drivers Opening New Revenue Streams
The rising consumption of beer is anticipated to boost the expansion of the malted barley market in the future. Beer, an alcoholic drink, results from the fermentation of grains, often including malted barley, along with water, yeast, and hops. Malted barley is crucial for beer making because it provides enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars, which yeast then ferments. For example, data from BeverageDaily.com, a UK-based online website, published in April 2024, indicates that in 2023, independent and small brewers together yielded 23.4 million barrels of beer. The craft beer sector’s portion of the overall market expanded to 13.3%, an increase from 13.1% in 2022 (by volume). Consequently, the increasing demand for beer is fueling the growth of the malted barley market moving ahead.
Malted Barley Market Segment Analysis: What Are The Core Market Categories?
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 Trends Powering Strategic Industry Growth
Leading companies in the malted barley market are adopting a strategic partnerships approach to drive substantial development. Strategic partnerships involve a process where businesses utilize each other’s strengths and resources to achieve shared benefits and success. For instance, in August 2023, Voyager Craft Malt, an Australia-based company producing small batches of artisanal malts, partnered with Cryer Malt, another Australia-based company that supplies ingredients for the Australian and New Zealand craft and premium brewing sectors. Through this partnership, they aim to launch Dexter Malt, characterized by its use of certified sustainable Australian barley, showcasing a commitment to sustainability and mirroring the growing market trend towards eco-friendly malted barley products. This collaboration between two prominent maltsters not only introduces innovation but also emphasizes the significance 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 Top Companies Driving Competitive Growth
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 Spread And Regional Opportunities
Europe was the largest region in the malted barley market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the 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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