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Malt Ingredients Market

Malt Ingredients Market

The market for Malt Ingredients was estimated at $28.46 billion in 2024; it is anticipated to increase to $41.5 billion by 2030, with projections indicating growth to around $56.9 billion by 2035.

Report ID:DS1901036
Author:Debadatta Patel - Senior Consultant
Published Date:January 2025

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Malt Ingredients
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Market Data

Global Malt Ingredients Market Outlook

Revenue, 2024 (US$B)

$28.5B

Forecast, 2034 (US$B)

$53.4B

CAGR, 2024 - 2034

6.5%

The Malt Ingredients industry revenue is expected to be around $30.3 billion in 2025 and expected to showcase growth with 6.5% CAGR between 2025 and 2034. These ingredients possess the power to not provide essential nutrients but also to bring about a significant change in the world of cooking by impartin their unique taste, appearance and mouthfeel to a variety of food items such, as bread and drinks. </p><p>Malt Ingredients play a role in the brewing industry and have been attracting significant attention across different sectors for their versatility lately! These ingredients are meticulously extracted from malted grains— barley—and undergo an oven drying process that activates enzymes to unleash a wealth of nutrients within them! The craft beer industry has been leaning towards using specialty malts of late to spark creativity and innovation, in brewing methods!</p>
malt ingredients market outlook with forecast trends, drivers, opportunities, supply chain, and competition 2024-2034

Market Key Insights

  • The Malt Ingredients market is projected to grow from $28.5 billion in 2024 to $53.4 billion in 2034. This represents a CAGR of 6.5%, reflecting rising demand across Brewing, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage.
  • U.S. and Germany are the top markets within the Malt Ingredients market and are expected to observe the growth CAGR of 4.2% to 6.2% between 2024 and 2030.
  • Emerging markets including Vietnam, Brazil and South Africa are expected to observe highest growth with CAGR ranging between 7.5% to 9.0%.
  • The Malt Ingredients market is set to add $25.0 billion between 2024 and 2034, with manufacturer targeting Brewery & Confectionery Application projected to gain a larger market share.
  • With Rising demand for craft beers, and Changing consumer preferences, Malt Ingredients market to expand 88% between 2024 and 2034.
malt ingredients market size with pie charts of major and emerging country share, CAGR, trends for 2025 and 2032

Opportunities in the Malt Ingredients

The world of alcoholic drinks is starting to incorporate malt components more and more as they can boost both taste and nutritional benefits effectively​. Malt infused beverages are gaining traction among health conscious consumers due, to their abundance of vitamins and minerals​​​.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Europe

North America Outlook

In North America's market scene; the desire for malt ingredients is fueled by the thriving craft beer sector that values top notch products when it comes to choosing malt options – hence boosting demand levels skyward! A vibrant competition brews between big name corporations and neighborhood breweries in this region shaping the market dynamics dynamically! The potential for growth sparkles brightly in crafting tailor made malt ingredients sourced from nature for the health customer base, on the rise.

Europe Outlook

The malt ingredient market in Europe is greatly shaped by the beer culture found in countries like the U. K., Germany and Belgium which leads to tough competition between traditional local breweries and big companies fighting for a piece of the market share pie. There are chances for growth by focusing on eco malt production methods that appeal to consumers increasing interest, in sustainable food practices.

Market Dynamics and Supply Chain

01

Driver: Rising Demand for Craft Beers, and Technological Advancements in the Malt Ingredient Sector

Craft beer has also become increasingly popular worldwide again and this trend has also led to a higher need for malt ingredients which play a crucial role, in the production process of these beverages. Big breweries are also putting resources into artisanal drinks which is also contributing to the increased use of malt ingredients. The industry is also seeing results from new technologies and methods used in the production and processing of malt products. Making use of techniques in barley malting and brewing is also leading to higher quality and productivity levels in the market, for malt ingredients as a whole.<br>Health conscious consumers are also driving the rising popularity of malt based food products due to the perceived health advantages linked to malt usage in these items. The demand for malt ingredients in the food industry is also also on the rise because of the increasing focus, on gluten free diets.
02

Restraint: Volatility in Raw Material Prices

In the world of malt ingredients production sectors realm the expenses linked to resources such as barley hold a pivotal sway in shaping the total cost of manufacturing. Intermittent shifts in the costs of these materials triggered by climate variations or global trade policies have the potential to slash profit margins significantly for producers of malt ingredients. The unpredictability in pricing patterns, for these resources poses a substantial hindrance to market progression and enlargement.
03

Opportunity: The Rise of Craft Beer Breweries and Expanding Functional Food Market

The rise of small scale breweries and artisanal beer enterprises worldwide has created a need for malt ingredients, in the industry of craft beer production The distinct qualities of malt play a pivotal role in shaping the taste profile and visual appeal of beer This trend offers a chance for suppliers of malt ingredients to meet the demands of this growing sector.<br>Given the growing focus on staying healthy and fit these days malt ingredients have a lot of promise in the food industry. They come with health perks such as enhancing bone health and aiding digestion and can be added to items, like cereals, snack bars and energy drinks to amp up their nutritional content.
04

Challenge: High Operational Costs

The creation of malt components requires stages such, as soaking the grains in water to germinate them before drying them in a kiln oven using advanced machinery that consumes a significant amount of energy.

Supply Chain Landscape

1

Raw Material Sourcing

Cargill Inc

GrainCorp Ltd

2

Malting

Boortmalt

Malteurop Group

3

Ingredient Formulation

Crisp Malting

Simpsons Malt

4

Final Product Manufacturing

Muntons Malt

Briess Malt & Ingredients Co

*The illustration highlights the key stakeholders within the supply chain ecosystem.

Applications of Malt Ingredients in Brewing, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage

Brewing
In the world of brewing beer malt ingredients hold a position in the beer making process. Mainly sourced from barley malts these ingredients supply enzymes needed for fermentation. They also impact the color and taste of the beer well as enhancing its frothiness. Major players in this field such as Malteurop Group and Crisp Malting are leading suppliers of malt ingredients, to breweries providing tailored solutions to meet brewing requirements while emphasizing top notch quality, rich flavors and reliable consistency.
Food and Beverage
Ingredients derived from malt are commonly employed in the food and beverage sector to boost flavor and increase the content of items such as chocolates, pastries, cereals and non alcoholic drinks. Utilizing malt components offers manufacturers advantages by enhancing the consistency and flavor characteristics of their products well as incorporating health perks, like aiding digestion, probiotics and more. Top companies like Muntons and Cargill have created a range of malt based food products that are free from GMOs and rich, in fiber while also being organic.
Pharmaceutical
Ingredients derived from malt are also utilized in the pharmaceutical sector.

Recent Developments

December 2024
SDZucker AG has broadened their selection of malt ingredients by introducing a malt extract to cater to the rising interest, in organic goods.
October 2024
Cargill Incorporated set up a facility for making malt based ingredients, in North America to improve their manufacturing and distribution capacities.
July 2024
Axereal Group has revealed a collaboration with Heineken to provide unique malt for crafting beer. This move is geared towards expanding and solidifying their presence, in the craft brewing sector.
Over the few years​ the malt ingredients sector has experienced steady expansion​, fueled by the boom in craft beer production​, the increasing need for malt in different food sectors​ and the growing consumer inclination towards natural and organic components​. Innovations play a significant role in shaping the malt industry​ particularly with regards, to specialty malts that introduce distinctive tastes to drinks and cuisine​.

Impact of Industry Transitions on the Malt Ingredients Market

As a core segment of the Food & Beverage industry, the Malt Ingredients market develops in line with broader industry shifts. Over recent years, transitions such as Shift toward Organic Malt Ingredients and Growing Application in Craft Beer Industry have redefined priorities across the Food & Beverage sector, influencing how the Malt Ingredients market evolves in terms of demand, applications and competitive dynamics. These transitions highlight the structural changes shaping long-term growth opportunities.
01

Shift toward Organic Malt Ingredients

The malt ingredients market has experienced a shift towards organic products due to growing consumer knowledge about the health advantages of organic goods and the increasing demand for organic food and beverages, in recent times.
02

Growing Application in Craft Beer Industry

The craft beer industry is experiencing a transformation as malt ingredients find increasing use in this sector due, to the rising popularity of craft beer consumption worldwide.

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