The global brewing ingredients market was valued at approximately USD 42.15 billion in 2024, and it’s expected to increase to around USD 71.50 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.83% between 2025 and 2034. With beer remaining the most consumed alcoholic drink worldwide—accounting for nearly 30% of all alcohol consumption—ingredient demand is brewing robustly.
What Are the Key Components of the Brewing Ingredients Market?
Brewing depends on four essentials:
Malt (mostly barley): provides fermentable sugars for alcohol
Yeast: drives fermentation, producing alcohol and CO₂
Hops: contribute bitterness, aroma, and stability
Water: the base solvent carrying all flavors
Beyond these, adjuncts, flavoring agents, and specialty enzymes are stepping in—especially for craft and non-alcoholic brews
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The craft beer boom: The U.S. now has over 9,700 craft breweries, favoring unique malt, hop, and yeast profiles.
Health-conscious consumers demand organic ingredients, gluten-free, and novel yeast strains.
Regional adoption: Demand is rising in Latin America and APAC, thanks to urbanization and a growing middle class.
Raw material price volatility—barley and hops fluctuate due to climate (e.g., 2023 droughts disrupted supply).
Regulatory hurdles, especially in regions with strict alcohol laws like Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Taxation and compliance barriers that heavily impact small-scale and craft brewers.
The non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beer segment is rising fast—big brands like Kirin and Asahi are experimenting with functional ingredients and specialty yeasts.
Homebrewing is booming in North America and Europe, driving demand for ingredient kits.
Tech integration—AI in fermentation control, lab-grown yeast, precision hops—is opening new paths for manufacturers.
Malt extract commands over 40% of market share—key for sugar and flavor in both macro and craft brews.
Macrobreweries dominate sector uptake, while craft breweries are rapidly growing in volume and value.
The flavor function leads ingredient use—consumers want distinctive taste profiles, forcing brewers to experiment more.
Europe leads—thanks to brewing heritage and major ingredient producers like Germany (hops) and Belgium (malts).
Asia-Pacific is fast catching up. China consumes over 36 billion liters of beer annually, and microbreweries are booming in cities like Tokyo, Shanghai, and Bangalore.
Latin America (Brazil) and North America continue strong due to ethanol and food-processing uses, respectively.
Leading players include:
Cargill
Malteurop Groupe
Boortmalt
Briess Malt
Lallemand
Lesaffre
Kerry Group
Chr. Hansen
Döhler Group
These companies invest heavily in R&D, climate-resilient crop breeding, and ingredient innovation for modern brewers.
With the taste for craft, health-forward brews, and digital brewing tech rising, the industry is poised for sustained growth. Ingredient firms that offer specialty profiles, traceability, and sustainability will be at the forefront. The future looks flavorful — for sure.