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Malt market in the United States

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. malt market volume experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 2.1 million tons in 2018, volume declined to 1.97 million tons in 2019, then recovered to 2.19 million tons in 2020. A sharp contraction followed in 2021, pulling the market down to 1.44 million tons, but growth resumed over the next two years, reaching 1.89 million tons by 2023.

In 2024, the market value saw a modest increase to approximately $1.2 billion. This period was marked by industry consolidation, exemplified by Asahi Group's acquisition of Octopi Brewing, and sustained consumer demand for premium and craft beer varieties, which helped drive market activity.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States, 2018–2023
  1. 5.1.1. Production - total information
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production the United States in value, 2018–2023, M $ US
  3. 5.1.3. Annual dynamics of production the United States in kind, 2018–2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Global production by Country, :years
    1. 5.2.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country Kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.2.1.2. Structure of production by countries Kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.2.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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 the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the second-largest producer of malt from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of malt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of malt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, malt production in the United States rebounded in 2020, reaching 2 152 K t. This represented an 11.3% year-over-year increase. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 934 K t, which marked the largest decline of 8.7% during this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(8.7%)	11.3%	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of malt production in the United States declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, dropping to 955 M $ US. This reflected a sharp 15.0% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 25.6%, with a CAGR of 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	(9.6%)	(15.0%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports malt from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Malt exports from the United States decreased for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 339.2 K t. This was 16.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 28.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	(6.7%)	(16.7%)	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico was the primary market for U.S. malt exports in volume terms, accounting for 89.5% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of malt exports from the United States fell for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 196.8 M $ US. This represented a significant 12.3% decline relative to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 22.2%, with a CAGR of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(5.3%)	(12.3%)	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Mexico remained the dominant partner for U.S. malt exports in value terms, holding an 88.3% share of total flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail of smaller contributors.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports malt to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Malt imports into the United States declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with a total of 445.6 K t. This was a robust 13.7% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 14.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 445.6 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 0.2% during this period.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(1.5%)	(13.7%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada was the dominant source for U.S. malt imports in volume terms, accounting for 71.7% of total flows. The remaining share was split among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of malt imports into the United States declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, amounting to approximately 262.5 M $ US. This marked a significant 14.4% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 13.8%, with a CAGR of 4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 311.6 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(1.6%)	(14.4%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Canada and Germany were the dominant suppliers of malt to the United States in value terms, together accounting for 83.4% of total imports. Other partners played a less significant role in the import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io