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Grain Alcohol Market, By Source (Corn, Rice, Wheat, Rye, Barley, and Others), By Functionality (Preservative, Coloring/Flavoring Agent, Coatings, and Others), By Application (Beverages, Food Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Personal Care, and Othe

Published May 28, 2025
Length 145 Pages
SKU # CMI20081578

Description

The global grain alcohol market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand from various end-use industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care. Grain alcohol, also known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid produced by fermenting grains such as corn, wheat, barley, and rye. It finds extensive applications in the production of alcoholic beverages, hand sanitizers, perfumes, and medicines. The market's expansion is further fueled by the rising popularity of craft spirits, the growing emphasis on personal hygiene, and the increasing use of grain alcohol as a biofuel. However, the market also faces challenges such as strict regulations on alcohol production and consumption, as well as concerns over the environmental impact of grain alcohol production.

Market Dynamics:

The global grain alcohol market is influenced by several factors that shape its growth trajectory. One of the key drivers is the increasing demand for alcoholic beverages, particularly in emerging economies with rising disposable incomes and changing consumer preferences. The growing popularity of premium and craft spirits has also contributed to the market's expansion. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted the demand for hand sanitizers and disinfectants, wherein grain alcohol is a key ingredient. On the other hand, the market faces restraints such as stringent government regulations on alcohol production, distribution, and consumption, which vary across different countries. Health concerns associated with excessive alcohol consumption also pose a challenge to market growth. However, the market presents opportunities in the form of innovative product developments, such as the introduction of low-calorie and organic alcoholic beverages.

Key Features of the Study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global grain alcohol market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global grain alcohol market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM), Cargill Inc., Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Roquette Frères SA, MGP Ingredients Inc., Cristalco SAS, Wilmar International Limited, Manildra USA, Glacial Grain Spirits LLC, Wuliangye Yibin Co., Diageo plc, Pernod Ricard SA, ChemCeed LLC, Greenfield Global Inc., and Smirnoff
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global grain alcohol market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global grain alcohol market
Market Segmentation
  • Source Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Corn
  • Rice
  • Wheat
  • Rye
  • Barley
  • Others
  • Functionality Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Preservative
  • Coloring/Flavoring Agent
  • Coatings
  • Others
  • Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Beverages
  • Food Industry
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care
  • Others
  • Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
  • Cargill Inc.
  • Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd.
  • Roquette Frères SA
  • MGP Ingredients Inc.
  • Cristalco SAS
  • Wilmar International Limited
  • Manildra USA
  • Glacial Grain Spirits LLC
  • Wuliangye Yibin Co.
  • Diageo plc
  • Pernod Ricard SA
  • ChemCeed LLC
  • Greenfield Global Inc.
  • Smirnoff

Table of Contents

145 Pages
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Source
Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Functionality
Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Application
Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trends
4. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Source, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Corn
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Rice
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Wheat
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Rye
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Barley
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Functionality, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Preservative
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Coloring/Flavoring Agent
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Coatings
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Beverages
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Food Industry
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Pharmaceuticals
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Grain Alcohol Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Functionality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
8. Competitive Landscape
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Cargill Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Roquette Frères SA
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
MGP Ingredients Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Cristalco SAS
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Wilmar International Limited
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Manildra USA
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Glacial Grain Spirits LLC
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Wuliangye Yibin Co.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Diageo plc
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Pernod Ricard SA
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
ChemCeed LLC
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Greenfield Global Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Smirnoff
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
9. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
10. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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