Brazil Malted Barley Market- Trend Analysis & Forecasts
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Brazil Malted Barley Market Overview:
Brazil is the largest beer market in Latin America and the third-largest globally, with annual consumption exceeding ** billion liters in 2024. Malted barley demand reached ** million metric tons (MMT) in 2024, driven mainly by the brewing sector, which consumes over **% of the total. Despite barley cultivation in southern states like Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná, only around 50 thousand MT is produced domestically, and just 60% is suitable for malting. As a result, Brazil imports over 700 thousand MT of malted barley annually, mainly from Argentina and Uruguay. The market is growing steadily, with a projected CAGR of **% through 2032, supported by expanding domestic brewing and craft beer consumption.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Brazil's malted barley market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Brazil's malted barley demand is primarily driven by its growing beer industry, which produced over 14 billion liters in 2023. The craft beer segment, which grew by **% from 2022 to 2024 and includes over 1,500 breweries, has increased the need for specialty malts. Technological advancements and public initiatives like Embrapa’s release of barley varieties BRS Korbel and BRS Brau have improved cultivation prospects. Additionally, favorable MERCOSUR trade terms allow tariff-free malt imports, ensuring stable supply and reducing price risk, particularly from Argentina and Uruguay.
Market Restraints & Challenges
The key limitations include restricted barley cultivation, with only 120,000 hectares planted in 2023, and Brazil’s exposure to unpredictable weather in southern regions that impacts yields and malt quality. Malting infrastructure remains underdeveloped, covering less than half of the national malt demand. In 2024, Brazil’s malt imports cost over US$ ** million, heavily influenced by BRL-USD exchange rate volatility, which increased CIF costs by **%. Delays in policy support and inconsistent farmer incentives further limit efforts to scale barley and malt production.
Market Segmentation
In 2024, about **% of malted barley in Brazil was consumed by the beverage industry, mainly for beer. The food sector held a **% share, while feed and pharmaceutical uses accounted for the remaining **%. Base malt accounted for **% of the market, while specialty malts—used in craft beer—grew at over **% annually. Imported malt continues to dominate, comprising **% of total consumption, although domestic production is set to rise with the addition of new capacity, including the 240 thousand MT/year Maltaria Campos Gerais facility expected in 2025.
Price & Trade
Brazil imported over ** thousand MT of malted barley in 2024, with Argentina supplying 65% and Uruguay **%. The import value crossed US$ ** million, facilitated by MERCOSUR’s zero-tariff policy. Brazil’s influence on global prices is indirect but significant within South America. The average import price in 2023 was US$ 640/MT, up **% from 2022. Wholesale domestic prices ranged from US$ ** to US$ **/kg, fluctuating with global grain cycles and the exchange rate. Although Brazil exports little malt, demand spikes can influence regional spot prices.
Competitive Landscape
The domestic market is led by Agrária Malte, which supplies over **% of local malt, and Maltaria Campos Gerais, a cooperative-led project set to add ** thousand MT capacity by 2025. Major global suppliers include Soufflet Group and Malteurop, while traders like Cargill and Bunge manage logistics and price negotiations. Recent developments include strategic agreements such as the 2024 partnership between Agrária and Coopavel to scale quality contract farming. Despite limited M&A activity, international interest in direct investment is rising.
Outlook
By 2032, Brazil’s malted barley demand is projected to reach ** MMT, with a stable **% CAGR. Domestic malt production will grow but remain partially reliant on imports, which are expected to cover 50–55% of total demand. Continued trade with Argentina and Uruguay will be crucial, though Brazil may explore alternative suppliers. Market self-sufficiency in base malt and capacity expansion for specialty malt is anticipated, supported by research, infrastructure, and steady beer consumption growth.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• Segments Covered:
By Application (Beverage Industry, Food Industry, Animal Feed, and Pharmaceutical Applications)
By Type (Base Malt, Specialty Malt, and Adjunct Malt)
By Source (Domestic and Imported)
By Sales (Domestic Sales and Exports/Imports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Agrária Malte, Maltaria Campos Gerais, Ambev, Soufflet Group, Malteurop, Cargill, Bunge, Coopers Malte, Castle Malting, Malt Company India (MCIL), Louis Dreyfus Company, Intermalt, Weyermann Specialty Malts, Muntons Malt, Cooperativa Frisia, and Others.
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Brazil is the largest beer market in Latin America and the third-largest globally, with annual consumption exceeding ** billion liters in 2024. Malted barley demand reached ** million metric tons (MMT) in 2024, driven mainly by the brewing sector, which consumes over **% of the total. Despite barley cultivation in southern states like Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná, only around 50 thousand MT is produced domestically, and just 60% is suitable for malting. As a result, Brazil imports over 700 thousand MT of malted barley annually, mainly from Argentina and Uruguay. The market is growing steadily, with a projected CAGR of **% through 2032, supported by expanding domestic brewing and craft beer consumption.
Primary Areas/ Elements of Research & Analysis
The report provides comprehensive and valuable insights into the supply and demand dynamics of the Brazil's malted barley market. Below are the variables considered and analyzed in the report:
• Supply-demand trends, market growth, and trade
• Market structure, conduct, and performance analysis
• Historical and forecasted market size (volume & value)
• Trade analysis (export & import), including key partners, quantities, values, and price trends
• Supply chain mapping, pricing, and regulatory framework
• Competitive landscape profiling of key players
• Factors influencing market performance, including sustainability trends
Market Growth Factors
Brazil's malted barley demand is primarily driven by its growing beer industry, which produced over 14 billion liters in 2023. The craft beer segment, which grew by **% from 2022 to 2024 and includes over 1,500 breweries, has increased the need for specialty malts. Technological advancements and public initiatives like Embrapa’s release of barley varieties BRS Korbel and BRS Brau have improved cultivation prospects. Additionally, favorable MERCOSUR trade terms allow tariff-free malt imports, ensuring stable supply and reducing price risk, particularly from Argentina and Uruguay.
Market Restraints & Challenges
The key limitations include restricted barley cultivation, with only 120,000 hectares planted in 2023, and Brazil’s exposure to unpredictable weather in southern regions that impacts yields and malt quality. Malting infrastructure remains underdeveloped, covering less than half of the national malt demand. In 2024, Brazil’s malt imports cost over US$ ** million, heavily influenced by BRL-USD exchange rate volatility, which increased CIF costs by **%. Delays in policy support and inconsistent farmer incentives further limit efforts to scale barley and malt production.
Market Segmentation
In 2024, about **% of malted barley in Brazil was consumed by the beverage industry, mainly for beer. The food sector held a **% share, while feed and pharmaceutical uses accounted for the remaining **%. Base malt accounted for **% of the market, while specialty malts—used in craft beer—grew at over **% annually. Imported malt continues to dominate, comprising **% of total consumption, although domestic production is set to rise with the addition of new capacity, including the 240 thousand MT/year Maltaria Campos Gerais facility expected in 2025.
Price & Trade
Brazil imported over ** thousand MT of malted barley in 2024, with Argentina supplying 65% and Uruguay **%. The import value crossed US$ ** million, facilitated by MERCOSUR’s zero-tariff policy. Brazil’s influence on global prices is indirect but significant within South America. The average import price in 2023 was US$ 640/MT, up **% from 2022. Wholesale domestic prices ranged from US$ ** to US$ **/kg, fluctuating with global grain cycles and the exchange rate. Although Brazil exports little malt, demand spikes can influence regional spot prices.
Competitive Landscape
The domestic market is led by Agrária Malte, which supplies over **% of local malt, and Maltaria Campos Gerais, a cooperative-led project set to add ** thousand MT capacity by 2025. Major global suppliers include Soufflet Group and Malteurop, while traders like Cargill and Bunge manage logistics and price negotiations. Recent developments include strategic agreements such as the 2024 partnership between Agrária and Coopavel to scale quality contract farming. Despite limited M&A activity, international interest in direct investment is rising.
Outlook
By 2032, Brazil’s malted barley demand is projected to reach ** MMT, with a stable **% CAGR. Domestic malt production will grow but remain partially reliant on imports, which are expected to cover 50–55% of total demand. Continued trade with Argentina and Uruguay will be crucial, though Brazil may explore alternative suppliers. Market self-sufficiency in base malt and capacity expansion for specialty malt is anticipated, supported by research, infrastructure, and steady beer consumption growth.
Scope of the Report:
• Historical Years: 2018-2023
• Base Year: 2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2030
• Units: Value (US$ Million) and Volume (Thousand Tonnes)
• Report Coverage: Production, Consumption, Export, and Import
• Segments Covered:
By Application (Beverage Industry, Food Industry, Animal Feed, and Pharmaceutical Applications)
By Type (Base Malt, Specialty Malt, and Adjunct Malt)
By Source (Domestic and Imported)
By Sales (Domestic Sales and Exports/Imports)
• Companies Profiled: The market players include, Agrária Malte, Maltaria Campos Gerais, Ambev, Soufflet Group, Malteurop, Cargill, Bunge, Coopers Malte, Castle Malting, Malt Company India (MCIL), Louis Dreyfus Company, Intermalt, Weyermann Specialty Malts, Muntons Malt, Cooperativa Frisia, and Others.
Please note: It will take 4-5 business days to deliver the report upon receipt the order.
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