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Distillers Malt Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global distillers malt market is worth USD 911 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.3 bn by 2036, growing at a 3.8% CAGR. United Kingdom is the largest country market and Malted barley is the largest by grain segment.

USD 911 mnMarket size 2026
USD 1.3 bnForecast 2036
3.8%CAGR 2026-2036
United KingdomLargest country

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Market overview

The global distillers malt market is worth USD 911 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.3 bn by 2036, growing at a 3.8% CAGR. United Kingdom is the largest country market and Malted barley is the largest by grain segment.

ScopeMalted barley and other malts produced to distillers' specifications for whisky and spirit production, including peated and unpeated grades.
IndustryFood and Beverage
Value 2025USD 880 mn
Value 2026USD 911 mn
Value 2036USD 1.3 bn
CAGR 2026-20363.8%
Volume 20261,376,601 tonnes
Volume 20361,722,349 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 662 per tonne
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Distillers Malt market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global distillers malt market is forecast to grow from USD 911 mn in 2026 to USD 1.3 bn by 2036, a rise of 45%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 3.8%
Distillers Malt market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 880.0 mn; 2026: USD 910.8 mn; 2027: USD 945.4 mn; 2028: USD 981.3 mn; 2029: USD 1.02 bn; 2030: USD 1.06 bn; 2031: USD 1.10 bn; 2032: USD 1.14 bn; 2033: USD 1.18 bn; 2034: USD 1.23 bn; 2035: USD 1.27 bn; 2036: USD 1.32 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 3.8%.2025910.8 mn20261.10 bn20311.32 bn20363.8% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 910.8 mn
2027USD 945.4 mn
2028USD 981.3 mn
2029USD 1.02 bn
2030USD 1.06 bn
2031USD 1.10 bn
2032USD 1.14 bn
2033USD 1.18 bn
2034USD 1.23 bn
2035USD 1.27 bn
2036USD 1.32 bn

Distillers Malt market segmentation

By grain

Exhibit 2Malted barley is the largest segment by grain, with 76.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by grain
Distillers Malt market share by grain, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by grain. Malted barley: 76.0%; Rye and other malts: 12.0%; Wheat malt: 12.0%.Malted barley76.0%Rye and other malts12.0%Wheat malt12.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Malted barley76.0%73.7%USD 692 mn3.5%
Rye and other malts12.0%13.4%USD 109 mn5.0%
Wheat malt12.0%12.8%USD 109 mn4.5%

By spirit

Exhibit 3American whiskey adds the most revenue by spirit, growing from USD 219 mn in 2026 to USD 332 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by spirit, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Distillers Malt market by spirit, 2026 and 2036Revenue by spirit in 2026 and 2036. Scotch malt whisky: USD 310 mn in 2026, USD 387 mn in 2036, change +25%; American whiskey: USD 219 mn in 2026, USD 332 mn in 2036, change +52%; Indian and other whisky: USD 164 mn in 2026, USD 274 mn in 2036, change +67%; Irish whiskey: USD 128 mn in 2026, USD 184 mn in 2036, change +45%; Craft and other spirits: USD 91 mn in 2026, USD 145 mn in 2036, change +59%.20262036 forecastChangeScotch malt whisky+25%310 mn387 mnAmerican whiskey+52%219 mn332 mnIndian and other whisky+67%164 mn274 mnIrish whiskey+45%128 mn184 mnCraft and other spirits+59%91 mn145 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Scotch malt whisky34.0%29.3%USD 310 mn2.3%
American whiskey24.0%25.1%USD 219 mn4.3%
Irish whiskey14.0%14.0%USD 128 mn3.8%
Indian and other whisky18.0%20.7%USD 164 mn5.3%
Craft and other spirits10.0%11.0%USD 91 mn4.8%

By peat level

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Unpeated72.0%68.0%USD 656 mn3.2%
Light to medium peated16.0%17.0%USD 146 mn4.4%
Heavily peated12.0%15.0%USD 109 mn6.1%

By distillery size

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Large distilleries64.0%59.0%USD 583 mn3.0%
Mid-size distilleries22.0%22.0%USD 200 mn3.8%
Craft and micro distilleries14.0%19.0%USD 128 mn7.0%

By sourcing standard

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Conventional72.0%62.0%USD 656 mn2.3%
Sustainably farmed20.0%26.0%USD 182 mn6.6%
Organic8.0%12.0%USD 73 mn8.1%

Top 25 countries for distillers malt by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 89.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.0%.

Exhibit 4United Kingdom is the largest country market at USD 346 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 63.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Distillers Malt market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United Kingdom: USD 346 mn, 38.0%; United States: USD 146 mn, 16.0%; Ireland: USD 82 mn, 9.0%; India: USD 55 mn, 6.0%; Japan: USD 46 mn, 5.0%; Canada: USD 36 mn, 4.0%; Germany: USD 27 mn, 3.0%; France: USD 27 mn, 3.0%; Australia: USD 27 mn, 3.0%; Taiwan: USD 18 mn, 2.0%.United Kingdom346 mn 38.0%United States146 mn 16.0%Ireland82 mn 9.0%India55 mn 6.0%Japan46 mn 5.0%Canada36 mn 4.0%Germany27 mn 3.0%France27 mn 3.0%Australia27 mn 3.0%Taiwan18 mn 2.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United KingdomUSD 346 mn38.0%USD 452 mn2.7%
2United StatesUSD 146 mn16.0%USD 231 mn4.7%
3IrelandUSD 82 mn9.0%USD 124 mn4.2%
4IndiaUSD 55 mn6.0%USD 99 mn6.1%
5JapanUSD 46 mn5.0%USD 62 mn3.2%
6CanadaUSD 36 mn4.0%USD 50 mn3.3%
7GermanyUSD 27 mn3.0%USD 41 mn4.1%
8FranceUSD 27 mn3.0%USD 41 mn4.1%
9AustraliaUSD 27 mn3.0%USD 45 mn5.1%
10TaiwanUSD 18 mn2.0%USD 28 mn4.3%
11SwedenUSD 8.1 mn0.9%USD 12 mn4.0%
12DenmarkUSD 7.3 mn0.8%USD 11 mn4.1%
13NetherlandsUSD 6.6 mn0.7%USD 9.8 mn4.1%
14BelgiumUSD 5.9 mn0.7%USD 8.7 mn4.0%
15South KoreaUSD 5.3 mn0.6%USD 7.8 mn4.0%
16SpainUSD 4.7 mn0.5%USD 7.0 mn4.0%
17ItalyUSD 4.3 mn0.5%USD 6.3 mn4.0%
18MexicoUSD 3.8 mn0.4%USD 5.7 mn4.0%
19ChinaUSD 3.5 mn0.4%USD 5.7 mn5.1%
20FinlandUSD 3.1 mn0.3%USD 4.6 mn4.1%
21PolandUSD 2.8 mn0.3%USD 4.2 mn4.1%
22Czech RepublicUSD 2.5 mn0.3%USD 3.8 mn4.2%
23South AfricaUSD 2.3 mn0.2%USD 3.4 mn4.2%
24New ZealandUSD 2.1 mn0.2%USD 3.2 mn4.2%
25BrazilUSD 1.8 mn0.2%USD 2.6 mn3.8%
Rest of worldUSD 36 mn4.0%USD 52 mn3.8%
Exhibit 5United Kingdom and United States account for 47% of the USD 412 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Distillers Malt market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 911 mn. United Kingdom: +USD 106 mn; United States: +USD 86 mn; India: +USD 45 mn; Ireland: +USD 42 mn; Australia: +USD 18 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 99 mn; Rest of world: +USD 16 mn. Market value 2036: USD 1.3 bn.Market value 2026911 mnUnited Kingdom+106 mnUnited States+86 mnIndia+45 mnIreland+42 mnAustralia+18 mn20 other countries+99 mnRest of world+16 mnMarket value 20361.3 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Boortmalt
  • Malteurop
  • Cargill
  • Soufflet
  • Rahr Malting

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Simpsons Malt
  • Crisp Malt
  • Muntons
  • Bairds Malt
  • Thomas Fawcett & Sons
  • Minch Malt
  • Dingemans
  • Canada Malting
  • Tuckers Maltings

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Warminster Maltings
  • Viking Malt
  • Glenesk Maltings
  • Weyermann

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the distillers malt market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 3.8% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by grain, by spirit, by peat level, by distillery size, by sourcing standard. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the distillers malt market?

The global distillers malt market is estimated at USD 880 mn in 2025 and USD 911 mn in 2026.

How fast will the distillers malt market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 1.3 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 412 mn.

Which country is the largest market for distillers malt?

United Kingdom is the largest market by revenue at USD 346 mn in 2026, 38.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 63.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 6.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which distillers malt segment is largest?

In the by grain split, Malted barley is the largest segment with 76.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading distillers malt companies?

Global leaders include Boortmalt, Malteurop, Cargill, Soufflet.

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