Malt Extracts and Ingredients Market Report 2026

The malt extracts and ingredients market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $21.45 billion in 2025 to $22.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global beer production, growth of industrial baking applications, increasing use of malt as a natural sweetener, rising demand for fermented beverages, availability of diverse malted grain sources.

The malt extracts and ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.8 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing growth of craft and specialty beverages, rising demand for natural food ingredients, expansion of functional and flavored beverages, growing use in pharmaceutical formulations, increasing innovation in malt processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for specialty malt extracts, rising use of malt ingredients in craft brewing, growing application in bakery and cereals, expansion of clean-label and natural flavoring uses, enhanced focus on consistent fermentation quality.

Increasing demand in the food and beverage industry is expected to drive the growth of the malt extracts and ingredients market going forward. The food and beverage industry encompasses the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and drink products, including activities in agriculture, food manufacturing, food service, retailing, and catering. Malt extracts and ingredients are widely used in this sector due to their versatile properties and ability to enhance flavors, colors, and nutritional value. For example, in December 2024, according to FoodNavigator, a UK-based B2B digital media platform, total consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) store-sales volumes for food and beverages rose 1.1% in 2024, marking the first increase in three years. Therefore, rising demand in the food and beverage sector is fueling the malt extracts and ingredients market.

Major companies in the malt extracts and ingredients market are concentrating on innovative product launches, such as single malt whisky, to enhance their offerings and respond to changing consumer tastes. Single malt whisky is produced from malted barley at a single distillery, using pot still distillation and aged for at least three years in oak barrels, known for its rich flavor and unique character. For example, in December 2023, Pernod Ricard, a France-based beverage company, introduced Longitude77, a significant advancement in the cocktail ingredient segment. This malt extract is made from carefully selected grains, delivering a rich, complex flavor that pairs well with various spirits and mixers. By integrating high-quality malt extracts into its product range, Pernod Ricard aims to address the growing demand for innovative and artisanal cocktail ingredients, appealing to both professional bartenders and home mixologists. The launch of Longitude77 positions Pernod Ricard as a leader in the malt extracts and ingredients market, highlighting its commitment to quality and creativity in beverage offerings.

In May 2024, AB Food & Beverages, a Thailand-based company specializing in food and beverage production, partnered with Jebsen & Jessen to enhance its distribution network. This collaboration aims to strengthen AB Food & Beverages' market presence in Southeast Asia by leveraging Jebsen & Jessen's extensive expertise and established connections in the region. Jebsen & Jessen, based in Singapore, is recognized for providing integrated solutions across various industries.

Major companies operating in the malt extracts and ingredients market are Muntons plc, Viking Malt AB, Diastatische Producten B.V., Laihian Mallas Oy, Rahr Corporation, Malteurop Group, Maltexco S.A., Malt Products Corp., Holland Malt B.V., Boortmalt N.V., Imperial Malts Ltd., Agraria Malte Ltd., Puremalt Products Ltd., Cerex B.V., EDME Ltd., United Malt Group Limited, GrainCorp Limited, Axéréal Group, Soufflet Group, Crisp Malting Group Limited, IREKS GmbH, Simpsons Malt Ltd., Cargill Incorporated, Briess Malt & Ingredients Co., Weyermann Malting Company, Thomas Fawcett & Sons Ltd., Mouterij Dingemans, Castle Malting SA, Bestmalz, Global Malt GmbH & Co. KG.

Europe was the largest region in the malt extracts and ingredients market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global malt extracts and ingredients market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the malt extracts and ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the malt extracts and ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The malt extracts and ingredients market consists of sales of pilsner, pale, amber, and dark extract. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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