Roasted malt market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

The roasted malt market in Estonia grew substantially from 463 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 4.7 million US dollars in 2024. This expansion was supported by the rising organic agricultural sector, which increased demand for organic malt-based products, and ongoing urbanization that boosted overall consumption patterns.

Marketing trends emphasizing influencer relationships and social media promotion further stimulated consumer interest in specialty beers using roasted malt from 2022 onward. Regulatory changes, including public procurement reforms and updated fire safety requirements, also shaped the business environment for producers and distributors during this period.

Production roasted malt in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's roasted malt production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output value reached 1,714 thousand US dollars, representing a 13.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 44.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Estonia's roasted malt production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1,788 tonnes, showing a moderate growth of 7.3% from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, production expanded by 30.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,332 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 2.5% that year. In contrast, 2020 saw the highest increase at 25.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports roasted malt from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. From 2018 to 2020, exports varied significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 7.6 times. In 2021, Estonia exported 176 tonnes of roasted malt, up by 16.4% year-over-year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 151 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 80.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Poland, and Latvia were the top contributors to Estonia's roasted malt exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 28.6% of exports, Poland for 26.8%, and Latvia for 24.6%. Together, these three countries made up 80.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. From 2018 to 2020, exports experienced a peak-to-trough amplitude of 7.6 times. In 2021, Estonia's roasted malt exports were valued at 166.0 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 26.8% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 131.0 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 82.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Germany, Poland, and Latvia—collectively accounted for 79.2% of Estonia's total roasted malt exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports roasted malt to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's roasted malt imports have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 614 tonnes, reflecting a sharp increase of 63.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 43.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 339 tonnes, which also recorded the largest decline of 20.8%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Finland, Poland, and Germany were the main sources of roasted malt imports to Estonia in volume terms. Finland contributed 43.1% of imports, Poland 29.1%, and Germany 12.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 84.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Estonia's roasted malt imports amounted to 461.6 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a dramatic increase of 84.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 231.6 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, three major markets—Finland, Poland, and the United Kingdom—dominated Estonia's roasted malt imports in value terms, together accounting for 82.9% of total flows.

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

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