| Product Code: ETC7625271 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |

The Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market experienced significant volatility from 2020 to 2024, peaking at €5.16 million in 2021 before declining to €2.63 million by 2024. This period reflects an actual CAGR of -18.24%, driven by a combination of reduced brewing outputs and increasing competition for spent grains as alternative feedstock in agriculture. As we look to the forecasted period from 2025 to 2030, the market is projected to further contract, reaching €909.93 thousand by 2030, with a CAGR of -16.24%. This decline may be attributed to decreasing brewing activities and shifts towards more sustainable practices, which could limit the availability of spent grains. Future developments might include innovations in recycling and upcycling spent grains, which could provide new opportunities. However, without significant shifts in demand or production strategies, the market is likely to continue its downward trajectory.

In the Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market, exports showcased a fluctuating trend over the years. Starting at €101.19 thousand in 2019, exports saw a sharp decline in 2020 to €44.28 thousand before rebounding significantly in 2021 to €542.08 thousand, marking a peak point. However, the following years experienced a gradual decrease in export values. On the other hand, imports demonstrated a steady decline from €1.6 million in 2019 to €2.02 million in 2025. Despite the decline, imports remained relatively high compared to exports, indicating a demand for foreign spent grain. The downward trend in imports could be attributed to increased local production or shifting preferences towards domestically sourced raw materials. Such movements may be influenced by government policies promoting local sourcing or evolving consumer preferences favoring sustainability and reduced carbon footprint in the brewing industry.
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 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about sustainable practices in the brewing industry |
4.2.2 Growing demand for animal feed with nutritional benefits |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of by-products like spent grain |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Limited shelf life of spent grain leading to storage and logistical challenges |
5 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Trends |
6 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Barley, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Rye, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Oats, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Grains, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Dietary Supplements, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenues & Volume, By Breweries (Return), 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of breweries using spent grain in animal feed production |
8.2 Research and development investment in finding new applications for spent grain |
8.3 Percentage of agricultural land using spent grain as fertilizer |
9 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Brewers Spent Grain Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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