Emerging Trends to Reshape the Specialty Malt Market: Specialty Malt Whisky Developments and Trends as a Key Influencer

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Specialty Malt Market Size Valuation Forecast: What Will the Market Be Worth by 2025?
In the past few years, there has been robust growth in the specialty malt market size. The market value is set to increase from $3.66 billion in 2024 to $3.88 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. Multiple factors spearheaded this growth during the historical period, including the craft brewing revolution, evolving consumer taste preferences, small-scale and artisanal production, the proliferation of microbreweries, and an emphasis on locally sourced and regional ingredients.

Specialty Malt Market Size Forecast: What's the Projected Valuation by 2029?
Experts forecast a robust expansion in the specialty malt market size in the upcoming years, reaching $4.89 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. Various factors contribute to this projected growth within the forecast period, including consumer health consciousness, the proliferation of barley varieties, lifestyle changes among consumers, increased demand for organic malt, and the rise of e-commerce. In this forecast period, major trend drivers include regulatory effects on labeling and production, malt profile diversification, innovative beer types, health-oriented beverage selections, and a preference for unique and flavored beers.

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What Are the Drivers Transforming the Specialty Malt Market?
The specialty malt market's growth is expected to be fueled by the burgeoning demand for craft beer. Craft beers, produced by specialized breweries that often operate independently and manufacture a significantly reduced number of beers compared to larger brewers, relies greatly on malt during brewing. Malt supplies the necessary carbohydrates for fermentation and introduces a palpable sweetness in beer that lingers. Apart from these characteristics, malt also harbors a broad spectrum of essential nutrients like silica and vitamin B, which beer retains abundantly compared to wine or any other spirits even after the brewing process. Consequently, the mounting demand for craft beer escalates the need for specialty malt. Supported by a report from the Brewers Association, a non-profit organization based in the U.S, retail sales of craft beers showed a rise of 3%, hitting $28.9 billion. This represents 24.7% of the $117 billion U.S. beer market that has elevated from $115 billion. As such, the expanding demand for craft beer facilitates the growth of the specialty malt market.

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What Long-Term Trends Will Define the Future of the Specialty Malt Market?
Leading players in the specialty malt market are concentrating their efforts on product development and innovation, like the third single malt whisky, harnessing unique flavor profiles and sustainable practices. Malt whisky, which is primarily made from malted barley at just one distillery and known for its depth of flavor and complexity, is usually aged in oak barrels for at least three years. Take, for example, in July 2024, Holyrood Distillery, a whisky company based in the UK, introduced Ambir. This new product brings together heritage malts and state-of-the-art techniques to offer a one-of-a-kind whisky experience. Moderate consumption of this whisky can offer potential health advantages, such as enhanced heart health and brain function. In addition to bridging the cultural link to Edinburgh's whisky heritage, it also serves as an excellent selection for social occasions.

Which Segments in the Specialty Malt Market Offer the Most Profit Potential?
The specialty malt market covered in this report is segmented -

1) By Product: Caramelized Malt, Roasted Malt, Other Products
2) By Source: Barley, Rye, Wheat
3) By Form: Dry Specialty Malts, Liquid Specialty Malts
4) By Application: Dairy And Frozen Products, Bakery And Confectionery, Alcoholic Beverages, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Other Applications

Subsegments:
1) By Caramelized Malt: Caramel Malt, Crystal Malt, Amber Malt
2) By Roasted Malt: Black Malt, Chocolate Malt, Coffee Malt
3) By Other Products: Specialty Grains, Flaked Malt, Adjunct Malts

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Which Firms Dominate the Specialty Malt Market by Market Share and Revenue in 2025?
Major companies operating in the specialty malt market are Muntons Malt plc, Malteurop, Cargill, Incorporated, Castle Malting, Briess Malt & Ingredients Co., Weyermann Malting, Soufflet Group, Simpson's Malt, BSG Craft Brewing Supplies, Rahr Corporation, CoorsTek, Inc., A. W. H. Malt, D. E. M. A., maltsters.com, Crisp Malting Group, Boortmalt, J. Stout & Co., Lindeboom Brewery, Great Western Malting, Pilsner Urquell, Haystack Mountain, Old Dominion Brewing Company, H. D. H. Malting, D. A. B. Malting, Castle Rock Brewery, Thomas Fawcett & Sons, MaltEurop Group

Which Regions Offer the Highest Growth Potential in the Specialty Malt Market?
North America was the largest region in the specialty malt market in 2024. The regions covered in the specialty malt market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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