| Product Code: ETC4844557 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Estonia`s malt import market in 2024 continues to be dominated by key suppliers such as Lithuania, UK, Finland, Germany, and Metropolitan France. Despite a slight decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period of 2020-24 remains strong at 8.87%. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market structure, highlighting the importance of these top exporting countries in meeting Estonia`s malt import demand. It will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming years and if any new players enter the market.

Estonia's Malt market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 1.26% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

The malt market in Estonia is expanding, driven by the growing demand for malt in the production of beverages, particularly beer, and in the food industry. With Estonia`s strong brewing tradition and a growing craft beer sector, the demand for high-quality malt is increasing. The market is also being supported by innovations in malting processes and the use of malt in non-alcoholic beverages and functional foods.
The Estonia malt market is expanding due to the growing demand for malt in the production of beverages, particularly beer, and other alcoholic drinks. As the global preference for craft beer and premium alcoholic beverages increases, the demand for high-quality malt is also rising. The Estonian food and beverage industry, along with a strong brewing tradition, significantly contributes to the growth of the malt market. Furthermore, the increasing trend toward health-conscious and organic products is pushing for malt made from high-quality grains, leading to innovation in production processes.
The Estonia Malt Market faces challenges such as fluctuating raw material costs, supply chain disruptions, and competition from alternative ingredients. Malt is a critical ingredient in the production of beer and other alcoholic beverages, and its market is heavily influenced by the price of barley, its primary raw material. Fluctuations in barley production due to climatic conditions or agricultural shifts can directly impact malt prices and availability. Additionally, as consumer preferences evolve, there is increased competition from alternative ingredients and substitutes that can mimic the flavor and properties of malt. Manufacturers must also address sustainability concerns, particularly around energy consumption and water usage in the malting process, which adds to operational challenges.
The Estonian government supports the malt market by promoting local barley farming and processing industries. Policies include subsidies for farmers, investments in modern malting facilities, and alignment with EU agricultural and food safety regulations.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Estonia Malt Market Overview |
3.1 Estonia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Estonia Malt Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Estonia Malt Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Estonia Malt Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Estonia Malt Market Trends |
6 Estonia Malt Market Segmentations |
6.1 Estonia Malt Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Malt, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Malt Extract, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Malt Extract Powder, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Malt Flour, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Barley malt, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat malt, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Estonia Malt Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Beer Industry? , 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Whisky Distilleries, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Food industry? , 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages? , 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Estonia Malt Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical industry, 2021-2031F |
7 Estonia Malt Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Estonia Malt Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Estonia Malt Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Estonia Malt Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Estonia Malt Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Estonia Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Estonia Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Estonia Malt Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Estonia Malt Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Estonia Malt Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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