Germany: Malt Market 2025

Malt Market Size in Germany

After two years of decline, the German malt market increased by 7.4% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Malt Production in Germany

In value terms, malt production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Malt Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, exports of malt (not roasted) from Germany rose to X tons, picking up by 4.9% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, malt exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Cambodia (X tons) were the main destinations of malt exports from Germany, with a combined 28% share of total exports. Japan, Turkey, Switzerland, Brazil, Thailand, France, Vietnam, Austria, Belgium and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +53.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for malt exported from Germany were the United States ($X), Italy ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 31% of total exports. These countries were followed by Cambodia, Switzerland, Turkey, France, Brazil, Thailand, Austria, Vietnam, Belgium and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +46.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average malt export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 6.8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Malt Imports

Imports into Germany

For the third consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in supplies from abroad of malt (not roasted), which decreased by -8.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, malt imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of malt imports to Germany, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest malt suppliers to Germany, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +2.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average malt import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 7.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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