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The barley market attained a volume of 150.29 MMT in 2025. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.10% during the forecast period of 2026-2035. By 2035, the market is expected to reach 185.01 MMT.
Rising beer consumption is driving the barley market, particularly due to the essential role of malted barley in brewing. With the growing global beer demand, especially in emerging markets, such as China, India, and Southeast Asia, the need for high-quality malting barley is also surging. According to industry reports, the worldwide beer consumption touched 187.9 million kilolitres in 2023, significantly increasing the demand for specialty malts and consequently driving the barley market growth.
Breweries are further entering long-term contracts and investing in sustainable sourcing with barley farmers for ensuring consistent supply in beer production. In March 2025, Soufflet Malt and HEINEKEN Beverages announced a EUR 100 million partnership to establish a state-of-the-art malting facility beside HEINEKEN’s Sedibeng Brewery in Johannesburg, South Africa. Furthermore, farmers are also leveraging GPS-guided equipment, drones, and remote sensing to enhance barley yield and efficiency.
Innovations in production are significantly impacting the barley market outlook for improving yield, quality, and sustainability. In May 2025, Scientists at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology developed UPB 1106, a high-yielding six-row barley variety offering improved yields, disease resistance, and nutritional value. These advances are helping to meet the rising demand from brewing, feed, and food industries by ensuring consistent, high-quality barley production across diverse growing regions worldwide.
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Malt barley is the most common type of grain used in the brewing sector to make beer.
Organic and sustainable farming practices are witnessing an upward trend in the barley market.
The major barley-consuming regions are the European Union, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and China.
The market players are focusing on expanding their presence in both existing and emerging markets through strategic partnerships and acquisitions to gain a competitive edge in the barley market
Soufflet Group, founded in 1900 and headquartered in Lyon, France, operates in the barley, wheat, rice, and pulses sectors. Additionally, they offer advisory services and supplies to vine growers and winemakers.
Malteurop Groupe, established in 1961 and based in Reims, France, specializes in the production of malt.
GrainCorp Limited, founded in 1917 in Sydney, Australia, focuses on the storage of grain and related commodities, as well as logistics and marketing within these sectors.
Cargill, Incorporated, originating in 1865 in Minnesota, United States, operates across various sectors, including trading, purchasing, and distributing grain and other agricultural commodities.
Players such as Boortmalt Group in the barley market are engaging in various strategies to meet the evolving demands and challenges. These strategies include investing in research and development to introduce new and improved barley varieties with enhanced yield, disease resistance, and climate adaptability.
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In 2025, the market reached an approximate volume of 150.29 MMT.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.10% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach about a volume of around 185.01 MMT by 2035.
Key strategies driving the market include expanding malting barley production for brewing, adopting sustainable farming practices, enhancing seed quality through R&D, and strengthening supply chains via digital tools. Additionally, partnerships with local farmers and growing demand for health-based barley foods support market growth across both developed and emerging regions.
The key trends guiding the growth of the market include the increase in consumption of soy and corn in feed and biofuel industries and rapidly growing beer industry.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The feed segment dominates the market, backed by widespread usage in livestock and poultry nutrition.
The key players in the market report include Soufflet Group, Malteurop Groupe, GrainCorp Limited, Boortmalt Group, and Cargill, Incorporated, among others.
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