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Specialty Malt Market: By Type, By Application, By Source, By Extract, and Region Forecast 2021-2032
Specialty Malt Market size was valued at US$ 3.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 6.6 billion by 2032, growing at a significant CAGR of 8.6% from 2026-2032. The report studies market dynamics elaborately to identify the current trends & drivers, future opportunities and possible challenges to the key stakeholders operating in the market. In addition, the market report includes human demographics; regulatory scenario, and competition analysis with vividly illustrated the competition dashboard to assess the market competition. Moreover, PBI analysed global market to better equip clients with possible investment opportunities across the regions (regional Investment Hot-Spots) and market unmet needs (Product Opportunities).

Study Period
2026-2032Base Year
2025CAGR
8.6%Largest Market
North-AmericaFastest Growing Market
Asia-Pacific
In brewing industry, enhanced demand for the craft beer, the flavour and texture produced by the speciality malts, increase in number of brewing industries for the production of beer are expected to drive the market are the major factors that are driving the growth of the market over the forecast timeframe.
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Specialty malt market size was valued at US$ 3.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 6.6 billion by 2032, growing at a significant CAGR of 8.6% from 2026-2032.
The market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the rest of MEA.
The market key players Cargill, Inc. (U.S.), Malteurop Groupe (France), GrainCorp Ltd. (Australia), Heineken International (Netherlands), Axereal Group (France), Crisp Malting (UK), Muntons PLC (UK), IREKS GmbH (Germany), Soufflet Group (France), Barrett Burston Malting Company Wa Pty Ltd (Australia)
Content Updated Date: Feb 2026
| 1.Executive Summary |
| 2.Global Specialty Malt Market Introduction |
| 2.1.Global Specialty Malt Market - Taxonomy |
| 2.2.Global Specialty Malt Market - Definitions |
| 2.2.1.Type |
| 2.2.2.Source |
| 2.2.3.Extract |
| 2.2.4.Application |
| 2.2.5.Region |
| 3.Global Specialty Malt Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Product Landscape |
| 3.6. New Product Launches |
| 3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
| 4.Global Specialty Malt Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.Global Specialty Malt Market By Type, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1. Roasted |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Crystal |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.3. Dark |
| 5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.Global Specialty Malt Market By Source , 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1. Wheat |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. Rye |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.3. Barley |
| 6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.4. Others |
| 6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.Global Specialty Malt Market By Extract, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1. Dry |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. Liquid |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.3. Malt Flours |
| 7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.Global Specialty Malt Market By Application, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1. Food |
| 8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.2. Dairy & Frozen Products |
| 8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.3. Bakery & Confectionary |
| 8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.4. Beverages |
| 8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.5. Others |
| 8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.Global Specialty Malt Market By Region, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1. North America |
| 9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.2. Europe |
| 9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
| 9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| 9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 9.5. Latin America |
| 9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 10.North America Specialty Malt Market ,2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 10.1. Type Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1.Roasted |
| 10.1.2.Crystal |
| 10.1.3.Dark |
| 10.2. Source Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1.Wheat |
| 10.2.2.Rye |
| 10.2.3.Barley |
| 10.2.4.Others |
| 10.3. Extract Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1.Dry |
| 10.3.2.Liquid |
| 10.3.3.Malt Flours |
| 10.4. Application Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.4.1.Food |
| 10.4.2.Dairy & Frozen Products |
| 10.4.3.Bakery & Confectionary |
| 10.4.4.Beverages |
| 10.4.5.Others |
| 10.5. Country Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 10.5.1.United States of America (USA) |
| 10.5.2.Canada |
| 11.Europe Specialty Malt Market ,2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 11.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1.Roasted |
| 11.1.2.Crystal |
| 11.1.3.Dark |
| 11.2. Source Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1.Wheat |
| 11.2.2.Rye |
| 11.2.3.Barley |
| 11.2.4.Others |
| 11.3. Extract Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1.Dry |
| 11.3.2.Liquid |
| 11.3.3.Malt Flours |
| 11.4. Application Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.4.1.Food |
| 11.4.2.Dairy & Frozen Products |
| 11.4.3.Bakery & Confectionary |
| 11.4.4.Beverages |
| 11.4.5.Others |
| 11.5. Country Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 11.5.1.Germany |
| 11.5.2.France |
| 11.5.3.Italy |
| 11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
| 11.5.5.Spain |
| 12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Specialty Malt Market ,2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 12.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1.Roasted |
| 12.1.2.Crystal |
| 12.1.3.Dark |
| 12.2. Source Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1.Wheat |
| 12.2.2.Rye |
| 12.2.3.Barley |
| 12.2.4.Others |
| 12.3. Extract Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1.Dry |
| 12.3.2.Liquid |
| 12.3.3.Malt Flours |
| 12.4. Application Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.4.1.Food |
| 12.4.2.Dairy & Frozen Products |
| 12.4.3.Bakery & Confectionary |
| 12.4.4.Beverages |
| 12.4.5.Others |
| 12.5. Country Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 12.5.1.China |
| 12.5.2.India |
| 12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
| 12.5.4.Japan |
| 12.5.5.Rest of APAC |
| 13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Specialty Malt Market ,2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 13.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.1.1.Roasted |
| 13.1.2.Crystal |
| 13.1.3.Dark |
| 13.2. Source Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.2.1.Wheat |
| 13.2.2.Rye |
| 13.2.3.Barley |
| 13.2.4.Others |
| 13.3. Extract Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.3.1.Dry |
| 13.3.2.Liquid |
| 13.3.3.Malt Flours |
| 13.4. Application Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.4.1.Food |
| 13.4.2.Dairy & Frozen Products |
| 13.4.3.Bakery & Confectionary |
| 13.4.4.Beverages |
| 13.4.5.Others |
| 13.5. Country Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 13.5.1.GCC Countries |
| 13.5.2.South Africa |
| 13.5.3.Rest of MEA |
| 14.Latin America Specialty Malt Market ,2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 (Sales Value USD Million) |
| 14.1. Type Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.1.1.Roasted |
| 14.1.2.Crystal |
| 14.1.3.Dark |
| 14.2. Source Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.2.1.Wheat |
| 14.2.2.Rye |
| 14.2.3.Barley |
| 14.2.4.Others |
| 14.3. Extract Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.3.1.Dry |
| 14.3.2.Liquid |
| 14.3.3.Malt Flours |
| 14.4. Application Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.4.1.Food |
| 14.4.2.Dairy & Frozen Products |
| 14.4.3.Bakery & Confectionary |
| 14.4.4.Beverages |
| 14.4.5.Others |
| 14.5. Country Analysis 2021 - 2025 and Forecast 2026 - 2032 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
| 14.5.1.Brazil |
| 14.5.2.Mexico |
| 14.5.3.Rest of LA |
| 15. Competition Landscape |
| 15.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 15.2.1.Cargill, Inc. (U.S.) |
| 15.2.2.Malteurop Groupe (France) |
| 15.2.3.GrainCorp Ltd. (Australia) |
| 15.2.4.Heineken International (Netherlands) |
| 15.2.5.Axereal Group (France) |
| 15.2.6.Crisp Malting (UK) |
| 15.2.7.Muntons PLC (UK) |
| 15.2.8.IREKS GmbH (Germany) |
| 15.2.9.Soufflet Group (France) |
| 15.2.10.Barrett Burston Malting Company Wa Pty Ltd (Australia) |
| 16. Research Methodology |
| 17. Appendix and Abbreviations |
Key Market Players