Global Barley Market Size study, by Application, Type, End Use, Form, and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

Description

Global Barley Market is valued approximately at USD 13.37 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow with a modest yet meaningful CAGR of more than 2.74% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Barley, a versatile cereal grain known for its resilience, adaptability, and nutritional profile, is playing an increasingly strategic role in the evolving global agri-food economy. With a rich legacy of both feed and food usage, barley has steadily expanded its footprint across brewing, functional foods, and health-oriented diets. The surge in plant-based diets and clean-label preferences has further repositioned barley from a conventional grain to a high-fiber, low-glycemic index ingredient with broad market potential.

The growing demand for sustainable and affordable animal feed, along with the global resurgence of traditional grains in modern diets, continues to drive market adoption. Barley's relatively low cultivation cost and climate adaptability make it a favored crop among producers in both developed and emerging economies. Its rich fiber and beta-glucan content are gaining favor in the health food sector, contributing to cholesterol reduction and blood sugar management. Concurrently, the beverage industry remains a critical consumer of barley, particularly malted barley, which forms the backbone of the global beer and whisky manufacturing ecosystem.

Despite its robust foundation, the barley market faces several constraints that could restrain accelerated growth. Fluctuating climatic conditions, especially in rain-fed barley-producing regions, can affect yield stability and global supply chain predictability. Moreover, competition from higher-yielding cereals like wheat and corn limits barley's cultivation in certain regions. Consumer unfamiliarity with barley-based processed foods and limited R&D in product innovation compared to other grains also pose commercial challenges. Nonetheless, advancements in agronomic practices, coupled with increased investment in value-added barley ingredients like flakes, flour, and ready-to-use malts, are widening the product's versatility across food and beverage portfolios.

Leading manufacturers are increasingly capitalizing on barley's inherent functional benefits by integrating it into emerging segments such as gluten-reduced formulations, fortified infant cereals, and meat substitutes. Moreover, the growing traction of barley in the nutraceutical and wellness space has spurred R&D in barley-based probiotics and personalized nutrition. Governments in both exporting and importing nations are also pushing for diversification of cereal diets, allocating subsidies and research grants to promote barley cultivation and its incorporation into mainstream consumption.

Regionally, Europe leads the global barley market, owing to its deeply embedded brewing tradition, strong research support, and government-led sustainable agriculture programs. North America follows, driven by rising craft beer consumption and the use of barley in fiber-rich health foods. The Asia Pacific region is set to emerge as the fastest-growing market, with China and India investing in expanding their malting capacities and enhancing barley's role in food security. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are also gaining ground as evolving consumer awareness and agricultural modernization contribute to barley's wider adoption.

Major market player included in this report are:

Cargill, Inc.
Malteurop Group
GrainCorp Limited
Soufflet Group
Rahr Corporation
Boortmalt
Viterra Inc.
Axereal
United Malt Group
Muntons Plc
Viking Malt
Holland Malt
Ireks GmbH
Simpsons Malt
Groupe Limagrain

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Application

Animal Feed
Food and Beverages
Malting

By Type

Barley Grain
Barley Flour
Barley Malt

By End Use

Food Industry
Beverage Industry
Feed Industry

By Form

Whole Barley
Pearled Barley
Barley Flakes

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year - 2022
Base year - 2023
Forecast period - 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Barley Market Executive Summary

1.1. Global Barley Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Application
- 1.3.2. By Type
- 1.3.3. By End Use
- 1.3.4. By Form
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 2. Global Barley Market Definition and Research Assumptions

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
  - 2.3.3.1. Availability
  - 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
  - 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
  - 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
  - 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
  - 2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
  - 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
  - 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
  - 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

Chapter 3. Global Barley Market Dynamics

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Growing demand for sustainable animal feed and functional foods
- 3.1.2. Expansion of craft brewing and malt utilization
- 3.1.3. Rising health and wellness trends (high fiber, beta glucan benefits)
3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. Climatic volatility affecting yield stability and supply predictability
- 3.2.2. Competition from higher yielding cereals (wheat, corn)
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Value added barley ingredients (flakes, flour, ready to use malts)
- 3.3.2. Nutraceutical and personalized nutrition segments
- 3.3.3. Government incentives for crop diversification and R&D

Chapter 4. Global Barley Market Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunity
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Barley Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Barley Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
- 5.2.1. Animal Feed
- 5.2.2. Food and Beverages
- 5.2.3. Malting

Chapter 6. Global Barley Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2022-2032

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Barley Market: Type Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
- 6.2.1. Barley Grain
- 6.2.2. Barley Flour
- 6.2.3. Barley Malt

Chapter 7. Global Barley Market Size & Forecasts by End Use 2022-2032

7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Barley Market: End Use Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
- 7.2.1. Food Industry
- 7.2.2. Beverage Industry
- 7.2.3. Feed Industry

Chapter 8. Global Barley Market Size & Forecasts by Form 2022-2032

8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global Barley Market: Form Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)
- 8.2.1. Whole Barley
- 8.2.2. Pearled Barley
- 8.2.3. Barley Flakes

Chapter 9. Global Barley Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032

9.1. North America Barley Market
- 9.1.1. U.S. Barley Market
  - 9.1.1.1. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 9.1.1.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 9.1.2. Canada Barley Market
9.2. Europe Barley Market
- 9.2.1. UK Barley Market
- 9.2.2. Germany Barley Market
- 9.2.3. France Barley Market
- 9.2.4. Spain Barley Market
- 9.2.5. Italy Barley Market
- 9.2.6. Rest of Europe Barley Market
9.3. Asia Pacific Barley Market
- 9.3.1. China Barley Market
- 9.3.2. India Barley Market
- 9.3.3. Japan Barley Market
- 9.3.4. Australia Barley Market
- 9.3.5. South Korea Barley Market
- 9.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Barley Market
9.4. Latin America Barley Market
- 9.4.1. Brazil Barley Market
- 9.4.2. Mexico Barley Market
- 9.4.3. Rest of Latin America Barley Market
9.5. Middle East & Africa Barley Market
- 9.5.1. Saudi Arabia Barley Market
- 9.5.2. South Africa Barley Market
- 9.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Barley Market

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence

10.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.1. Cargill, Inc.
- 10.1.2. Malteurop Group
- 10.1.3. GrainCorp Limited
10.2. Top Market Strategies
10.3. Company Profiles
- 10.3.1. Cargill, Inc.
  - 10.3.1.1. Key Information
  - 10.3.1.2. Overview
  - 10.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 10.3.1.4. Product Summary
  - 10.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 10.3.2. Malteurop Group
- 10.3.3. GrainCorp Limited
- 10.3.4. Soufflet Group
- 10.3.5. Rahr Corporation
- 10.3.6. Boortmalt
- 10.3.7. Viterra Inc.
- 10.3.8. Axereal
- 10.3.9. United Malt Group
- 10.3.10. Muntons Plc
- 10.3.11. Viking Malt
- 10.3.12. Holland Malt
- 10.3.13. Ireks GmbH
- 10.3.14. Simpsons Malt
- 10.3.15. Groupe Limagrain

Chapter 11. Research Process

11.1. Research Process
- 11.1.1. Data Mining
- 11.1.2. Analysis
- 11.1.3. Market Estimation
- 11.1.4. Validation
- 11.1.5. Publishing
11.2. Research Attributes