Barley Market Updates

Global Barley Market size was valued at USD 144.72 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 149.06 Billion in 2024 to USD 188.82 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

Barley suppliers should focus on targeting Europe to get the best return on their investments. Providing more barley products through retail channels for consumer consumption can also help companies maximize their business scope in the long run. Brewing applications are slated to be highly important for all barley suppliers as per this global barley market forecast. 'Soufflet Group', 'GrainCorp Limited', 'Cargill', 'Boortmalt Group', 'Malteurop Groupe', 'Crisp Malting Group', 'Muntons Plc', 'Ireks Gmbh', 'EverGrain', 'Maltexco S.A.', 'Grain Millers Inc', 'Malt Products Corp', 'Bries Malt & Ingredients Co.'

Barley is the primary ingredient for malt production, which makes it a vital crop for the rapidly expanding global brewery sector. Growing consumption of malt-based beverages such as beer around the world is also expected to favor the global barley market outlook across the study period and beyond.

Demand for Organic and Non-GMO Barley: Barley farmers should focus on cultivating organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) crop varieties of barley to expand their business scope going forward. By focusing on this barley market trend, companies can cater to a wide number of aware consumers preferring non-GMO and organic food products as awareness regarding ill effects of genetically modified foods rises.

The demand for barley in Europe is slated to account for a dominant share on a global level. The presence of a highly established and extensive brewing industry coupled with the presence of leading brewers are slated to cement the dominance of this segment. The expansion of microbreweries, brewpubs, and small-scale distilleries in the European region are also creating new business scope for barley suppliers in the long run. Italy, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom are emerging as opportune markets in this region as demand for malt beverages and vegan food products rises among European consumers.