Grain Alcohol Market, By Source, By Functionality, By Application, By Region

Description

Global Grain Alcohol Market is estimated to be valued at USD 15.21 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 20.69 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.50% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 15.21 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	4.50%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 20.69 Bn

The global grain alcohol market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand from various end-use industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care. Grain alcohol, also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid produced by fermenting grains such as corn, wheat, barley, and rye. It finds extensive applications in the production of alcoholic beverages, hand sanitizers, perfumes, and medicines. The market's expansion is further fueled by the rising popularity of craft spirits, the growing emphasis on personal hygiene, and the increasing use of grain alcohol as a biofuel. However, the market also faces challenges such as strict regulations on alcohol production and consumption, as well as concerns over the environmental impact of grain alcohol production.

Market Dynamics:

The global grain alcohol market is influenced by several factors that shape its growth trajectory. One of the key drivers is the increasing demand for alcoholic beverages, particularly in emerging economies with rising disposable incomes and changing consumer preferences. The growing popularity of premium and craft spirits has also contributed to the market's expansion. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted the demand for hand sanitizers and disinfectants, wherein grain alcohol is a key ingredient. On the other hand, the market faces restraints such as stringent government regulations on alcohol production, distribution, and consumption, which vary across different countries. Health concerns associated with excessive alcohol consumption also pose a challenge to market growth. However, the market presents opportunities in the form of innovative product developments, such as the introduction of low-calorie and organic alcoholic beverages.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global grain alcohol market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global grain alcohol market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Cargill Inc., Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Roquette Freres SA, MGP Ingredients Inc., Cristalco SAS, Wilmar International Limited, Manildra USA, Glacial Grain Spirits LLC, Wuliangye Yibin Co., Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard SA, ChemCeed LLC, Greenfield Global Inc., and Smirnoff
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global grain alcohol market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global grain alcohol market

Market Segmentation

Source Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Corn
- Rice
- Wheat
- Rye
- Barley
- Others
Functionality Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Preservative
- Coloring/Flavoring Agent
- Coatings
- Others
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Beverages
- Food Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Others
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
- Cargill Inc.
- Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd.
- Roquette Freres SA
- MGP Ingredients Inc.
- Cristalco SAS
- Wilmar International Limited
- Manildra USA
- Glacial Grain Spirits LLC
- Wuliangye Yibin Co.
- Diageo plc
- Pernod Ricard SA
- ChemCeed LLC
- Greenfield Global Inc.
- Smirnoff

Product Code: CMI7990

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Source
- Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Functionality
- Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Application
- Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends

4. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Source, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Corn
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Rice
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Wheat
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Rye
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Barley
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

5. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Functionality, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Preservative
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Coloring/Flavoring Agent
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Coatings
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

6. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Beverages
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Food Industry
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Pharmaceuticals
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)

7. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Cargill Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Roquette Freres SA
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
MGP Ingredients Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Cristalco SAS
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Wilmar International Limited
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Manildra USA
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Glacial Grain Spirits LLC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Wuliangye Yibin Co.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Diageo plc
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Pernod Ricard SA
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
ChemCeed LLC
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Greenfield Global Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Smirnoff
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

9. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

10. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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