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Malt market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the malt market in Southern Asia expanded consistently from 201.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 614.2 thousand tons in 2023, more than tripling in size over the period. Growth was particularly strong between 2018 and 2019, and continued steadily through 2023 with only a slight slowdown in 2020.

In 2024, Pernod Ricard India committed to building Asia's largest malt distillery in Maharashtra, reflecting substantial investment in production capacity. Simultaneously, consumer demand grew for craft beer and non-alcoholic malt beverages, driven by health-conscious trends and premiumization.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of malt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of malt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 162.0 thousand tons, then peaked in 2020 at 297.3 thousand tons, representing a 1.8-fold increase. The 2020 production level showed a modest year-over-year growth of 1.6%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018 with a 10.2% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 80.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	80.7%	1.6%	18.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports malt from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes demonstrated considerable volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 13 tons, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 97 tons, representing a 7.3-fold difference between these extremes. The 2020 export volume marked a dramatic 91.1% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was observed in 2018 with a 77.3% decrease, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 283.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.3%)	283.4%	91.1%	18.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Southern Asia's malt exports were distributed across a diverse range of trading partners. Canada accounted for 17.2% of export volumes, Italy represented 13.0%, and Jordan contributed 8.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 38.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values showed notable volatility during the observation period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 95 thousand US dollars, representing a 20-fold difference between these years. The 2020 export value declined by 66.7% compared to the previous year. The most substantial decrease was observed in 2018 with a 95.1% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1 754.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(95.1%)	1 754.9%	(66.7%)	(32.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Italy, and Jordan remained the primary markets for Southern Asia's malt exports in value terms. Canada accounted for 30.1% of export value, Italy represented 22.2%, and Jordan contributed 16.2%. Collectively, these three destinations accounted for 68.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports malt to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Southern Asia's malt imports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 35 582 tons, which represented a measured 7.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 39 430 tons, which marked a 28.8% increase from the prior year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 16.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.8%	(2.1%)	(7.9%)	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Southern Asia's malt imports were not heavily concentrated among a few key suppliers. Germany accounted for 21.5% of import volumes, China represented 7.2%, and Belgium contributed 5.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 34.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Southern Asia's malt import value declined in 2020 to 18 847 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 14.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 21 936 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 36.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values increased by 19.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.7%	1.8%	(14.1%)	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Southern Asia's malt imports were distributed across numerous markets. Even the three largest suppliers — Germany, China, and Belgium — together accounted for only 34.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io