Dry Milling Market Report 2026

The dry milling market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $118.95 billion in 2025 to $129.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing maize production volumes, expansion of animal feed demand, growth of biofuel blending mandates, rising consumption of corn-based foods, availability of large-scale milling infrastructure.

The dry milling market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $184.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable biofuel production, rising investments in advanced milling technologies, expansion of DDGS utilization in feed, growing demand for gluten-free food ingredients, increasing automation in milling operations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for corn-based food ingredients, expansion of ethanol production capacity, rising adoption of process optimization technologies, growing focus on byproduct utilization, enhanced emphasis on energy-efficient milling.

The increasing consumption of bakery products is expected to drive the growth of the dry milling market in the coming years. The dry milling process involves grinding dried grains, such as corn, into fine powders or flour. The flour produced through dry milling is widely used in the preparation of various bakery products, contributing to their flavor, texture, and nutritional characteristics. For example, in 2023, according to the Government of Canada, a Canada-based government website, the UK retail baked goods market was valued at US$10.6 billion in 2022, accounting for a 2.4% market share. During the forecast period, this market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5%, reaching retail sales of approximately US$13.6 billion by 2027. As a result, the growing consumption of bakery products is supporting the expansion of the dry milling market over the forecast period.

Leading companies in the dry milling market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as dry milling machines, to enhance processing efficiency and product quality. Dry milling machines are specialized equipment designed to process grains and other materials without the use of water or liquid additives. For example, in April 2024, UP3D Tech USA Inc., a U.S.-based high-tech company, introduced the P55D Dry Milling Machine, an advanced dental milling device that functions without compressed air, thereby improving efficiency and lowering operational costs. It features a high-speed spindle that can reach up to 60,000 rpm, enabling the processing of various materials such as zirconia, PMMA, and composite resin. With its 5-axis capability, the P55D can produce intricate designs for complex restorations. Additionally, it allows for remote operation through Millmind software, facilitating effective monitoring and alerts.

In June 2023, Columbia Grain International (CGI), a US-based agricultural trading and processing company, made a strategic move by acquiring Great River Milling for an undisclosed amount. As part of this acquisition, CGI plans to integrate its Balanced Bushel brand of dry beans and pulses, packaged in consumer-friendly formats, into the portfolio of its newly formed subsidiary. Great River Milling, the acquired company, is a US-based organic grain milling company. This acquisition aligns with CGI's strategy to expand its product offerings and strengthen its presence in the agricultural trading and processing sector. The integration of Balanced Bushel into the subsidiary's portfolio represents a strategic move to enhance CGI's capabilities and offerings in the dry milling market.

Major companies operating in the dry milling market are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Cargill Inc., C.H. Guenther And Son Incorporated, Didion Milling, Flint Hills Resources LP, Green Plains Inc., Alto Ingredients Inc., LifeLine Foods Pvt. Ltd., Semo Milling, SunOpta Inc., White Energy Company, The Andersons Inc., Poet LLC, Valero Renewable Fuels Company, CHS Inc., Louis Dreyfus Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Grain Processing Corporation, Siemer Milling Company.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dry milling market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the dry milling market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the dry milling 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 dry milling market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The dry milling market includes revenues earned by entities by cleaning, tempering and conditioning, gristing, milling, blending. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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