| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 6.81 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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South America Malt Ingredient Market Analysis
The South America Malt Ingredient Market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.81% during the forecast period.
- The increase in consumption of processed and convenience food products in emerging markets of South America has contributed to a growth in the sales of malt ingredients. An increase in consumer awareness regarding the health benefits of malt ingredients and the wide range of applications in the food industry are driving the market.
- The region has been a very strong performer. Consumers have traded up, buying more expensive beer, which is evident in the rising popularity of craft beer.
South America Malt Ingredient Market Trends
Growing Popularity of Craft Beer Boosting the Market Studied
Malt is a key ingredient in baking formulations, as it possesses dough conditioning properties, and thus is now increasingly being substituted in place of less natural or more costly ingredients, such as synthetic dough conditioners. Malt and malt flour hold the largest share of the market due to their direct consumption for beer, whiskey, and beverages manufacturing. Alcoholic beverage industries have a direct contract with the malt suppliers for two-row, four-row, and six-row malt grains or for malt flours, which creates an unbeatable demand in the market. Barley holds the largest market share due to its preferable malt consumption in the beverage industry. It has a unique enzyme property that makes it dominant over other grains.
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Brazil Holds the Prominent Share in the Market Studied
The South American malt ingredient market is divided into Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America. The growing demand for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food products in the South American region drives this market. Brazil has the most significant market share in this region and has the highest growth rate as well, which is estimated to be over 40% among all the countries in South America. In the future it is projected to be the fastest-growing country in the region as a high adopting rate on their independent breweries is focusing on anticipating the highest growth in the malt ingredient market during the forecast period.
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South America Malt Ingredient Industry Overview
The South American malt ingredient market is a highly competitive market with a few major companies holding the major market share. The increasing applications of malt are attracting more players to enter the market. The brewing industry is the major area of application of malt ingredients. Players are also expanding their ingredient sources to enter new applications. Some of the major players in the South American malt ingredient market are Axereal, Group Soufflet, Maltexco SA, Briess Malt, and Gusmer Enterprises Inc.
South America Malt Ingredient Market Leaders
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Axereal
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Maltexco S.A
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Briess Malt
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Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South America Malt Ingredient Industry Segmentation
The South American malt ingredients market is segmented by source and application. On the basis of Source, the market is segmented into barley, wheat, and other sources. On the basis of application, the market is segmented into alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, food, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed. The market is also segmented by geography.
| Source | Barley |
| Wheat | |
| Other Sources | |
| Application | Alcoholic beverages |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | |
| Food | |
| Pharmaceuticals | |
| Animal Feed | |
| Geography | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Rest of South America |
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South America Malt Ingredient Market Research FAQs
What is the current South America Malt Ingredient Market size?
The South America Malt Ingredient Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.81% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in South America Malt Ingredient Market?
Axereal, Maltexco S.A, Briess Malt and Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. are the major companies operating in the South America Malt Ingredient Market.
What years does this South America Malt Ingredient Market cover?
The report covers the South America Malt Ingredient Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Malt Ingredient Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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