Market Forecast by Regions and Countries (North America, Europe, LATAM, Middle East, Asia and Africa), By Source (Conventional, Organic), By Form (Liquid, Powder), By Product Type (Light Extracts, Amber Extracts, Dark Extracts), By Grade (Standard Malt, Specialty Malt), By Application (Food, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Other) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13150073 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 300 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 30 | |
As per 6Wresearch, the Global Barley Malt Market was valued at approximately USD 22.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 30.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period of 2025-2031.
Report Name | Global Barley Malt Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
Market Size | USD 30.1 billion by 2031 |
CAGR | 4.8% |
Growing Sector | Beverages |
The Global Barley Malt Market report thoroughly covers the market by regions, source, form, product type, grade, and application. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The Global barley malt market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years. Barley malt, also known as malted barley, is a cereal grain that has been germinated and dried in a controlled environment to activate enzymes necessary for converting starch into sugar.
Global Barley Malt Market is projected to see robust growth with a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2025-2031. Factors driving the Global barley malt market growth include the increasing demand for alcoholic beverages, particularly beer, which needs barley malt as one of its core ingredients for production. Another important driver is the growing world population, which creates higher demand for convenient food with the addition of malt extracts. Additionally, the increase in health-conscious consumers preferring organic or non-GMO malt products is driving a strong pull in the market. The beverage industry has been growing at a brisk pace, alongside increasing incomes, which are attractive drivers of the barley malt market.
Despite its growth prospects, the Global Barley Malt Market faces challenges, including the raw material price fluctuations that are subject to unstable climate and that impact barley yields. Also, there is competitive pressure from substitutes, such as corn syrup in some food and beverage applications. Overcoming these barriers with improved barley production and supply chain approaches is critical for sustaining growth in the longer term.
The key trends that are shaping the Global Barley Malt Market Share include the growing popularity of craft brewing movements across the globe, especially in North America and Europe. Craft Breweries are requiring more high-quality speciality malt to create distinctive beer flavours in the ever-increasing sea of options. Moreover, the market is moving towards organic and gluten-free malts due to the increasing occurrences of diet-related health conditions in consumers. Sustainable farming practices and environmentally friendly processing techniques are helping companies stand out in a competitive, eco-conscious industry.
There are plenty of investment opportunities in the Global Barley Malt Market, especially in the emerging markets, as brewing businesses are growing at a fast rate. Investors are seeing the profitable potential of diversifying portfolios into specialty malt manufacturing since premium and craft brewing markets always tend to perform well. The increasing demand for malt-based snacks and health-related beverages is another profitable segment to invest in. Also, alliances with barley growers and production technology innovations offer opportunities for long-term growth with the lowering of production costs. With globalization on the rise, industry players can also extend export business opportunities, entering untapped geographical markets to reap more revenues.
The global barley malt industry is highly competitive, with leading companies constantly working to stay ahead through smart, strategic moves. Major players like Malteurop Group, Boortmalt, GrainCorp Malt, and Cargill Inc. are at the forefront, investing heavily in research and development to expand and refine their product offerings. They're also focusing on building strong, efficient supply chains to ensure smooth delivery and meet growing demand. These companies are actively pursuing mergers, acquisitions, and branding initiatives to strengthen their presence in the global market. All of these efforts help them better serve breweries and other industry partners while standing out in a crowded, fast-moving market.
Government regulations significantly impact the Global Barley Malt Market through setting quality standards, defining import/export policies, and regulating agricultural practices. For instance, the European Union has specific regulations in place for heavy metal content in barley malt, which ensure that only safe products are consumed by consumers. Similarly, other countries and regions have their own set of regulations to maintain quality standards in the market. These regulations not only assure the safety of consumers but also promote fair competition among market players.
The future of the global barley malt market looks promising, driven by steady demand from the beer and food production sectors around the world. Ongoing advancements in malt production technology, along with the growing popularity of craft brewing and artisanal food products, are expected to spur further innovation in the industry. Sustainability is also a central focus, as producers adopt more environmentally friendly practices to meet rising expectations for eco-conscious production. With these trends shaping the market, the industry is well-positioned for consistent growth in the coming years, supported by evolving consumer preferences and expanding global demand.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
The Conventional segment is expected to dominate the global barley malt market in the coming years. This can be attributed to its widespread use and cost-effectiveness compared to organic alternatives. Conventional barley malt is extensively utilized across various industries, including brewing, distilling, and food production, due to its consistent quality and availability.
The liquid segment is anticipated to dominate the global barley malt market in the coming years. This is primarily due to the growing demand for liquid malt extracts in the brewing industry, particularly for beer and malted beverages.
The light extracts are expected to hold a leading position in the market. Their versatile nature and widespread use in applications such as brewing, confectionery, and bakery products contribute to their dominance
The specialty malt segment is predicted to register significant growth in the years ahead. Specialty malts are tailored for specific applications and contribute unique flavours, colours, and textures to products, making them indispensable in premium and artisanal food and beverage production.
The beverages segment is expected to dominate the global barley malt market in the coming years. This is primarily due to the increasing global demand for alcoholic beverages such as beer, whiskey, and other malt-based spirits, where barley malt serves as a key ingredient.
According to Ravi Bhandari, Research Head, 6Wresearch, Europe is expected to maintain its dominance due to its long-established brewing traditions and the presence of leading malt production companies. Europe’s favourable climatic conditions for barley cultivation and advanced technological processes enable the region to meet the growing global demand for barley malt efficiently.
The Market Report includes the following segments
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 Global Barley Malt Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Barley Malt Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Barley Malt Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Global Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Global Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Barley Malt Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Barley Malt Market Trends |
6 Global Barley Malt Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Light Extracts, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Amber Extracts, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dark Extracts, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.4.2 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Standard Malt, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.3 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Malt, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.5.2 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Food, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.3 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.4 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.5 Global Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Barley Malt Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.6 North America Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
7.7 North America Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.6 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
8.7 Latin America (LATAM) Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Barley Malt Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.6 Asia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
9.7 Asia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Barley Malt Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.6 Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
10.7 Africa Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Barley Malt Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.6 Europe Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
11.7 Europe Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Barley Malt Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Barley Malt Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Source, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Form, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.6 Middle East Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Grade, 2021 - 2031 |
12.7 Middle East Barley Malt Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Barley Malt Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Barley Malt Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Barley Malt Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Barley Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Barley Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Barley Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Barley Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.5 Global Barley Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
15.6 Global Barley Malt Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Barley Malt Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Barley Malt Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Barley Malt Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |