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Malt market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian malt market volume experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 338 thousand tons, it grew to 361 thousand tons in 2019 before declining over the next two years. The most pronounced contraction occurred in 2021, when the market fell to 259 thousand tons, representing a drop of more than 20% from the previous year.

A strong rebound followed in 2022, with market volume surging by nearly 48% to reach 383 thousand tons, the highest level in the observed period. This recovery, however, was temporary, as the market contracted again in 2023, falling to 316 thousand tons. The overall trajectory points to a period of high volatility in domestic malt consumption.

The data indicates a market that oscillated without establishing a stable trend, moving from growth to decline and back again within a short timeframe. The peak in 2022 and the subsequent drop highlight the underlying instability in supply and demand dynamics for malt in Australia during these years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production malt in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia held the sixth position globally in malt production.

Top producers of malt, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of malt, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Australia produced 1,440 thousand tonnes of malt, representing a year-over-year increase of 50.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 47.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 959 thousand tonnes, marking the largest decline of 11.2% during this period.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.7%	(11.2%)	50.1%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports malt from Australia

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 1.9-fold difference between the low of 2020 and the high of 2021. In 2021, malt exports from Australia reached 1,189 thousand tonnes, a sharp increase of 86.6% compared to 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 637 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(12.3%)	86.6%	22.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Vietnam, Thailand, and South Korea were the main destinations for Australian malt exports in volume terms. Vietnam accounted for 32.2% of exports, Thailand for 16.6%, and South Korea for 10.7%. Together, these three countries absorbed 59.6% of Australia's total malt exports by volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, malt exports from Australia amounted to 379.3 million US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year improvement of 28.7%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 38.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 11.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.0%	(14.1%)	28.7%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the three main markets for Australian malt exports in value terms were Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea. Together, they accounted for 53.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports malt to Australia

Imports in kind, K t

Malt imports into Australia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 9 thousand tonnes, up 8.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	3.5%	8.0%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom were the principal sources of malt imports into Australia in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 90.1% of total imports by volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of malt imports into Australia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 7.7 million US dollars, indicating a solid increase of 19.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 23.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	0.4%	19.8%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for malt imports into Australia in value terms. Germany accounted for 48.9% of import value, New Zealand for 21.4%, and the United Kingdom for 18.5%. Together, these three countries represented 88.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io