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ⓘ 8th Edition 2026Revenue: USD Million/BillionVolume/Consumption: Unit
Brewing Market Analysis 2026
The Global Brewing market size was USD 35.2 billion in 2022. Brewing Industry's Compound Annual Growth Rate will be 7.20% from 2023 to 2030. Download a free sample with data verified by Anushka Gore
By Source, the Malt segment is estimated to hold the largest share of the Brewing Market
According to Cognitive Market Research, according to the source, the malt extract segment is estimated to hold the largest share of the brewing ingredients market. Standard malt and specialty malts are the two additional divisions of the malt extract market. Brewing-grade malt extracts are created using the best brewing malts, and specialty malts add colors and flavors. To give the finished beer more body, complexity, and flavor, these malts are frequently baked for a longer period at higher temperatures or roasted. Specialty malts have a stronger impact on the beer's color yet contain less sugar. Craft beers frequently contain these malts.
The rise of brewing additives in the brewing market is a notable trend that reflects the industry's ongoing pursuit of innovation and the desire to enhance and diversify beer offerings. Brewing additives encompass a wide range of substances added to beer during brewing to achieve specific outcomes, whether improving flavor, color, aroma, stability, clarity, or other characteristics.
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Competitor Analysis
Competitive Landscape of Brewing Market
These key participants in the market are concentrating on expanding their footprint through partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. These businesses are well-established in North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Additionally, they have production facilities and extensive distribution networks in these areas.
Brewing Industry News
December 2022: The first phase of the company's 15,000-ton yeast manufacturing line project was formally produced when the yeast product of the Angel subsidiary in Pu'er City was officially launched, and the product quality inspection was qualified. Angel subsidiary in Pu'er City devoted close attention to controlling the construction progress, improving efficiency, and carefully controlling the quality and safety of the construction to ensure the smooth operation of the Phase I Project.
April 2021: The largest malting firm in the world, Boortmalt, has stated that it would reopen its Cavan, South Australia (SA), malting operation by the middle of this year. One of the seven malthouses purchased in November 2019 was the Cavan malting facility, which is now a part of the Melbourne-based Boortmalt Asia Pacific.
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The Global Brewing market size was USD 35.2 billion in 2022. Brewing Industry's Compound Annual Growth Rate will be 7.20% from 2023 to 2030.
Introduction of Brewing
Brewing is the process of producing alcoholic beverages, primarily beer, through the fermentation of various ingredients, typically including water, malted barley or other grains, hops, and yeast. The brewing process involves combining these ingredients in specific proportions, followed by controlled fermentation, which converts the sugars in the malted grains into alcohol and carbon dioxide, resulting in the final beer product. The rise of the brewing market is driven by a combination of consumer preferences for variety and quality, a focus on local and artisanal products, and the spirit of innovation and collaboration. The brewing industry's ability to adapt to changing trends and cater to evolving consumer demands has positioned it as a dynamic and growing sector within the broader beverage landscape.
For instance, in August 2023, the Brewers Association (BA), the trade group for small and independent American craft brewers, announced the findings of its midyear poll, providing insight into the sector's status and signaling confidence for the remainder of the year. The industry is leveling out after years of expansion followed by two years of a unique market because COVID-19 and the midyear 2023 survey findings are comparable to 2022 yearly patterns.
Our study will explain complete manufacturing process along with major raw materials required to manufacture end-product. This report helps to make effective decisions determining product positioning and will assist you to understand opportunities and threats around the globe.
The Brewing Market Analysis is witnessing significant growth in the near future.
In 2023, the Malt Extract
segment accounted for a notable share of the Brewing Market Analysis.
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Anushka Gore is a Senior Research Associate at Cognitive Market Research & Consulting, specializing in the Consumer Goods sector. She is involved in delivering comprehensive market intelligence and business research solutions, utilizing both primary and secondary research methodologies to provide accurate, actionable, and data-driven insights for organizations operating across diverse consumer markets.
Her expertise includes market sizing and forecasting, competitive landscape assessment, consumer behavior analysis, brand positioning studies, customer and stakeholder surveys, expert interviews, and strategic market evaluations. Anushka works closely with manufacturers, retailers, distributors, industry experts, and consumers to gather firsthand market insights while leveraging extensive secondary research to validate market trends, demand patterns, and growth opportunities.
At Cognitive Market Research & Consulting, she contributes to market research reports, custom consulting engagements, and survey-based studies spanning various consumer goods categories, including packaged foods, beverages, personal care products, household products, consumer electronics, lifestyle products, and emerging consumer brands. Her research helps organizations understand changing consumer preferences, purchasing behaviors, distribution channel dynamics, competitive strategies, and innovation trends shaping the consumer goods industry.
Through her analytical approach and deep understanding of consumer markets, Anushka supports businesses in identifying growth opportunities, evaluating market potential, optimizing product strategies, and making informed strategic decisions. Her commitment to delivering high-quality research enables organizations to adapt to evolving consumer demands, strengthen market positioning, and achieve sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The brewing industry has a global market value of $35.2 billion in 2022.
The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.20% during the projection period.
The region with the largest revenue share in the global market for brewing in 2022 was Asia Pacific.
North America will see the fastest brewing market growth over the coming years.
In terms of revenue, the United States dominated the market for brewing in North America in 2022.
The rise of the brewing market is driven by a combination of consumer preferences for variety and quality, a focus on local and artisanal products, and the spirit of innovation and collaboration. The brewing industry's ability to adapt to changing trends and cater to evolving consumer demands has positioned it as a dynamic and growing sector within the broader beverage landscape.
The malt extract segment has the largest global share, broken down by source.
In 2022, the craft brewing segment held a sizeable market share in terms of service revenue.
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12.14.2 AI-Driven Transformation of Industry Value Chain
12.14.3 Evolution of Business Models & Revenue Streams
12.14.4 AI-Driven Product, Service & Innovation Transformation
12.14.5 Customer Behavior, AI Adoption & Future Market Evolution
Chapter 13. TOP 10 Country Analysis
13.1 Country 1
13.2 Country 2
13.3 Country 3
13.4 Country 4
13.5 Country 5
13.6 Country 6
13.7 Country 7
13.8 Country 8
13.9 Country 9
13.10 Country 10
Chapter 14. Research Findings
14.1 Key Takeaways
14.2 Analyst Point of View
14.3 Assumptions and Acronyms
Chapter 15. Research Methodology and Sources
15.1 Primary Data Collection
15.1.1 Steps for Primary Data Collection
15.1.1.1 Identification of KOL
15.1.2 Backward Integration
15.1.3 Forward Integration
15.1.4 How Primary Research Help Us
15.1.5 Modes of Primary Research
15.2 Secondary Research
15.2.1 How Secondary Research Help Us
15.2.2 Sources of Secondary Research
15.3 Data Validation
15.3.1 Data Triangulation
15.4 Data Representation
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Brewing is the process of producing alcoholic beverages primarily beer through the fermentation of various ingredients typically including water malted barley or other grains hops and yeast
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