Not roasted malt market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the German not roasted malt market saw its physical volume gradually decline from 1.4 million tonnes to 1.3 million tonnes, with a noticeable contraction in 2020. In contrast, the market's value rose substantially from $463 million in 2019 to $738 million in 2024, reflecting significant price increases over the period.

In 2024, market volume recovered slightly after a previous year's decline. This was supported by an expansion of the brewing barley cultivation area in Germany to 363,000 hectares, which improved the supply of raw material for malt production. Rising demand from the growing craft beer sector for specialty malts and the launch of new malt-based drinks, such as those introduced by Krombacher's Drinks & More and Hamburg Brauerei Ratsherrn, contributed to consumption.

The industry underwent consolidation with Boortmalt becoming the world's largest malt producer after acquiring Cargill, influencing the market structure. Producers like BESTMALZ focused on artisanal malting techniques and a diverse portfolio, including organic and alternative grain malts, catering to evolving consumer preferences for unique flavors.

Production not roasted malt in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of not roasted malt reached 668.7 million US dollars in 2020, marking a moderate decline of 6.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production volume of not roasted malt declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 1 675 thousand tonnes, which is 7.6% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 2.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 1 812 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 3.4%.

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

Exports not roasted malt from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's export volume of not roasted malt fell after two years of increase. In 2020, exports stood at 601.3 thousand tonnes, a 9.0% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 5%, with an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest level was in 2019 at 660.9 thousand tonnes, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export structure in kind was highly diversified. The United States accounted for 10.3% of exports, Italy for 9.4%, and Japan for 7.7%, together making up just 27.4% of total flows. The remaining 72.6% came from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's export value of not roasted malt declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports totaled 301.0 million US dollars, down 12.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 8.2%, with an annualized rate of 2.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 342.4 million US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 14.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export value of not roasted malt relied on a broad range of partner countries. The United States represented 14.3% of exports, Italy 9.2%, and Japan 7.2%, together accounting for only 30.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports not roasted malt to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's import volume of not roasted malt declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were 193.6 thousand tonnes, a solid reduction of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 5.9%, with an annualized rate of 1.9%. The highest level was in 2018 at 266.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.5%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 45.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Czechia formed the core of Germany's imports in kind. France accounted for 37.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 20.1%, and Czechia for 14.8%, together making up 72.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's import value of not roasted malt fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 82.9 million US dollars, a drop of 10.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 112.4 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 17.9% and the largest increase in 2018 at 55.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Germany's imports in value terms of not roasted malt were France, the Netherlands, and Czechia. France accounted for 37.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 19.4%, and Czechia for 14.1%, jointly representing 70.7% of total flows.

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

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