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Hopped malt extract is utilized in brewing to impart both aromatic and bittering qualities to the finished beer. It is a malt extract that simplifies the brewing process by providing consistent flavor profiles and eliminating certain variables for brewers. Hopped malt extract is available in dried and concentrated forms, derived through the crushing and mashing of malted grains.
The primary types of hops in the market include Cascade, Amarillo, Centennial, and Chinook. Cascade hops are employed to enhance the flavor and aroma of beers, particularly ales and pale ales. In the context of hopped malt extract, Cascade refers to an aroma hop with a distinctive grapefruit flavor, medium intensity, and a floral scent. The raw materials used can be sourced from wheat, barley, rice, rye, and others, encompassing both organic and conventional varieties. End-users of hopped malt extract include the brewing industry, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage production, baking industry, confectionery, animal feed, and other applications.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the hopped malt extract market by increasing costs of imported malted grains, hops, processing machinery, and packaging materials used in extract production. Breweries in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported specialty hops and malt inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces export pricing pressures. These tariffs are increasing ingredient costs and narrowing margins for brewers. However, they are also supporting local malt processing, regional hop cultivation, and domestic supply chain strengthening for brewing ingredients.
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The hopped malt extract market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.99 billion in 2025 to $12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial brewing activities, growth of craft beer industry, increasing demand for standardized brewing inputs, availability of diverse malt sources, rising consumption of flavored beers.
The hopped malt extract market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.1 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium and specialty beers, rising adoption of organic brewing ingredients, expansion of small and mid-sized breweries, growing innovation in beer flavor profiles, increasing use of malt extracts in non-alcoholic beverages. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for consistent brewing ingredients, rising adoption of craft brewing solutions, growing use of organic malt extracts, expansion of specialty beer production, enhanced focus on flavor stability and brewing efficiency.
Rising disposable income is expected to support the growth of the hopped malt extract market in the coming years. Disposable income refers to the money available to individuals or households for spending or saving after taxes and mandatory deductions have been paid. Increasing levels of disposable income significantly influence the hopped malt extract market, as they encourage the adoption of Western lifestyles and fuel demand for premium and specialty beer products. For example, in July 2023, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, a US-based government agency, disposable personal income in the United States rose by $7.3 billion, representing an increase of less than 0.1 percent. Therefore, growing disposable income is contributing to the expansion of the hopped malt extract market.
Key companies operating in the hopped malt extract market are focusing on the development of innovative offerings, such as advanced home-brewing solutions, to maintain and strengthen their market position. These innovations are designed to simplify the brewing process and improve user experience compared with conventional brewing methods. For instance, in July 2024, iGulu, a US-based brewing technology company, introduced the iGulu S1. This product delivers a modern home-brewing experience by integrating advanced technology with user-friendly features, emphasizing ease of use, safety, and versatility for consumers interested in producing beverages at home.
In November 2023, Malteries Soufflet, a France-based producer of malt and provider of malting services, acquired United Malt Group for AUD 1.5 billion. Through this acquisition, Malteries Soufflet aims to establish a leading global malt platform by expanding its international presence, increasing production capacity, and enhancing its ability to serve both industrial and craft brewers worldwide. United Malt Group is an Australia-based supplier of commercial malt and related services.
Major companies operating in the hopped malt extract market are Coopers International Limited, Muntons Ingredients Plc, Hambleton Bard Ltd., Mangrove Jacks, Brewferm Ltd., Black Rock Brewing Company, Briess Malt & Ingredients Company, Malt Products Corporation, Muntons Malted Ingredients, Thomas Fawcett & Sons Ltd., IREKS GmbH, Weyermann Malz GmbH, Castle Malting SA, Simpsons Malt Ltd., Crisp Malting Group, Bairds Malt Ltd., Great Western Malting Co., Rahr Malting Co., Malteurop Groupe, GrainCorp Malt Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the hopped malt extract market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hopped malt extract market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the hopped malt extract market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada
The hopped malt extract market consists of sales of malt grains, hops, yeasts, citrus fruits, spices, sugars. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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