Europe: Malt Market 2024

Malt Market Size in Europe

The Europe malt market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Malt Production in Europe

In value terms, malt production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild descent. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Malt Exports

Exports in Europe

Malt exports contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, malt exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%) and Slovakia (X%). The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Slovakia, Russia, the UK, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Lithuania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Malt Imports

Imports in Europe

Malt imports shrank to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, malt imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the major importers of malt (not roasted), together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, the UK, Switzerland, Austria, Romania, Spain, Russia, Norway and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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