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Malts Market Value Growth And Long-Term Outlook
The malts market has experienced significant growth in recent years. It is projected to expand from $10.25 billion in 2025 to $10.96 billion in 2026, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. Historically, this growth can be attributed to the rising consumption of beer and whisky, the expansion of commercial brewing operations, the increasing use of malt in food processing, the availability of high-quality barley supplies, and the development of industrial malting facilities.
The malts market size is anticipated to expand significantly over the next few years, projected to reach $14.69 billion by 2030, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. This expected growth throughout the forecast period stems from factors such as the increasing development of craft brewing and distilling, a rising need for premium malt ingredients, the wider incorporation of malt in functional foods, growing investments in sustainable grain sourcing, and the increasing digitalization of malt production processes. Noteworthy trends during this period include a greater demand for specialty and craft malts, the escalating adoption of sustainable malting practices, the broadening of malt applications beyond brewing, an intensified focus on quality and consistency control, and enhanced traceability within malt supply chains.
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Malts Market Demand Drivers: What’s Powering Industry Growth?
The malts market is expected to grow as beer consumption increases. Beer is a carbonated alcoholic drink produced by brewing and fermenting cereals, primarily malted barley, with hops and other ingredients adding to its bitter taste. Malt, a grain specially prepared for brewing and an essential component for craft beer, means that a rise in beer consumption will propel the malts market’s expansion. For instance, in August 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a US-based Department of Health and Human Services, stated that in 2024, 85% of individuals aged 21 and older reported drinking alcohol at some point in their lives. Therefore, the expanding consumption of beer is fueling the growth of the malts market.
Malts Market Segment Outlook: Which Categories Are Growing Fastest?
The malts market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Liquid Extract, Dry Extract, Malt Flour
2) By Source: Barley, Wheat, Rye
3) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline
4) By Application: Beer Industry, Whisky Distilleries, Food And Beverages
Subsegments:
1) By Liquid Extract: Light Liquid Malt Extract, Dark Liquid Malt Extract
2) By Dry Extract: Light Dry Malt Extract, Dark Dry Malt Extract
3) By Malt Flour: Whole Grain Malt Flour, Specialty Malt Flour
Malts Market Innovation Trends: What Developments Are Reshaping The Industry?
Leading entities within the malt market are increasingly embracing a strategic partnership approach, aiming to broaden their range of malt products. These strategic alliances involve companies leveraging each other’s strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For instance, in August 2023, Voyager Craft Malt, an Australia-based small, independent malthouse, partnered with Cryer Malt, an Australia-based supplier of brewing ingredients, to launch Dexter Malt. This new malt is crafted from fully certified sustainable Australian barley, offering a light caramel malt profile that enhances flavors in brewing and distilling. It is produced in small batches by Voyager Craft Malt in Whitton, NSW, with an emphasis on local, single-origin grains. Dexter Malt exemplifies an innovative collaboration between Voyager Craft Malt and Cryer Malt, blending artisanal production with extensive expertise in brewing ingredients, thereby ensuring quality and sustainability for Australian brewers.
Malts Market Leading Companies And Competitive Benchmarking
Major companies operating in the malts market are Crisp Malting Group Ltd., Muntons Malt Plc, Malteurop Group, Cargill Inc., GrainCorp Malt, Boortmalt, Rahr Corporation, Malt Products Corporation, Simpsons Malt Ltd., Viking Malt Group, Pure Malt Products Ltd., Imperial Malts Ltd., Diastatische Producten BV, Briess Malt & Ingredients Co., IREKS GmbH, Weyermann Specialty Malts, Bairds Malt Limited, Great Western Malting Co., Soufflet Group, Axereal Group, Thomas Fawcett & Sons Ltd.
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Malts Market Geographic Landscape: Which Region Leads Industry Growth?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the malts market in 2025. The regions covered in the malts market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
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