Malt Extract And Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch Market

The global market for malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches is expected to experience growth in both consumption and value terms over the next eight years. Forecasts indicate a CAGR of +4.4% in volume and +6.6% in value from 2022 to 2030, reaching 4.3M tons and $12.3B, respectively. In 2022, global consumption stood at 3M tons, with notable growth recorded in certain years. The largest consuming countries were the United States, Japan, and Australia, while the largest producers were Malaysia, Ireland, and Germany. Imports and exports are also expected to see steady growth, with significant differences in average prices amongst countries.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4.3M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $12.3B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Malt Extract And Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch

In 2022, global consumption of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches stood at 3M tons, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the consumption volume increased by 7.8% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 3M tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The size of the market for malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches worldwide expanded to $7.4B in 2022, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a mild expansion. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were the United States (324K tons), Japan (184K tons) and Australia (114K tons), together comprising 21% of global consumption. Ireland, Iraq, Singapore, Nigeria, Argentina, the Philippines, Malaysia, Belarus, Indonesia and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of starches, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while starches for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starch markets worldwide were the United States ($892M), Australia ($551M) and Japan ($323M), together comprising 24% of the global market.

Australia, with a CAGR of +21.2%, saw the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while starches for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starch per capita consumption in 2022 were Ireland (19 kg per person), Singapore (14 kg per person) and New Zealand (11 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of starches, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while starches for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Malt Extract And Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch

Global production of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches amounted to 3.4M tons in 2022, leveling off at 2021. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3.3%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, production of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches totaled $7.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $7.7B in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Malaysia (406K tons), Ireland (355K tons) and Germany (326K tons), together comprising 32% of global production. Singapore, the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of starches, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +87.6%), while starches for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Malt Extract And Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch

In 2022, approx. 3.6M tons of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches were imported worldwide; standing approx. at 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 10%. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches expanded sharply to $8.9B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches, namely the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Canada, Iraq, Senegal and Nigeria, represented more than third of total import. Indonesia (77K tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +19.0%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starch importing markets worldwide were the United States ($703M), Japan ($354M) and the Netherlands ($346M), together accounting for 16% of global imports. The UK, Nigeria, Germany, France, Iraq, Canada, Indonesia, Senegal, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +18.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches amounted to $2,467 per ton, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 9% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $2,602 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($3,475 per ton), while Belgium ($1,605 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Malt Extract And Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch

In 2022, approx. 4M tons of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches were exported worldwide; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches expanded sharply to $10B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Malaysia (404K tons), Germany (392K tons), Belgium (307K tons), the Netherlands (290K tons), Ireland (285K tons), Singapore (253K tons), France (240K tons), Canada (181K tons), the United States (179K tons), Poland (169K tons), Denmark (151K tons) and Thailand (110K tons) was the main exporter of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches in the world, constituting 74% of total export. The UK (107K tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starch supplying countries worldwide were Germany ($994M), Ireland ($951M) and the Netherlands ($707M), with a combined 27% share of global exports. Singapore, Malaysia, France, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Poland, the United States, Thailand and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +14.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, and starches amounted to $2,493 per ton, growing by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,639 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Ireland ($3,342 per ton), while Malaysia ($1,510 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform