The global specialty malt market reached a value of US$ 3.44 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 4.46 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.30% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Specialty malt is a dried germinated cereal grain with unique texture, taste, color and effect. It is used for brewing beer and whiskey and is available in flavored and colored variants, such as crystal, caramel, chocolate, coffee roasted and dark malt, in liquid and dry forms. These malts are prepared using barley, wheat, rye, rice and corn. In comparison to the traditionally used base malts, specialty malts do not need to be mashed and are steeped in hot water for the desired flavor, aroma and coloring. They are also very light in color and contain high amounts of sugar. They are usually used individually or combined with other specialty malts to brew the desired malt profile.

Specialty Malt Market Trends:
Significant growth in the food and beverage industry is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, the increasing consumer preference for craft beer and premium alcohols is providing a thrust to the market growth. Quick serving restaurants (QSRs), caf?s and hotels are offering unique and innovative domestically brewed beers and whiskeys to their customers, which is positively impacting the demand for specialty malt. In line with this, the widespread product adoption in the manufacturing of various baked products is also contributing to the growth of the market. Specialty malts are used in flavored breads, biscuits, cookies and malt-infused desserts for enhanced flavor and color. Additionally, various product innovations, such as the launch of malt-based ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages and premixes, are favoring the market growth. Other factors, including rising expenditure capacities of the consumers, along with the rising preference for natural and organic malt ingredients, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global specialty malt market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product, source, form and application.

Breakup by Product:

Caramelized Malt
Roasted Malt

Breakup by Source:

Wheat
Rye
Barley

Breakup by Form:

Dry Malt
Liquid Malt

Breakup by Application:

Brewing
Distilling
Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverages
Baking

Breakup by Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Boortmalt (Soci?t? Coop?rative Agricole Axereal), Briess Malt & Ingredients Company, Crisp Malting Group Limited, Great Western Malting Co. (United Malt Group), IREKS GmbH (J. Ruckdeschel & S?Hne Gmbh & Co. Kg), Malteurop Groupe S.A. (SCA VIVESCIA Industries), Muntons plc, Rahr Corporation, Simpsons Malt Limited, The Soufflet Group and Viking Malt AB.

Key questions answered in this report:
How has the global specialty malt market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global specialty malt market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the product?
What is the breakup of the market based on the source?
What is the breakup of the market based on the form?
What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global specialty malt market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?