In 2023, Germany led the European malt production at 1.9319 billion kilograms, a 0.9% increase from the previous year, reflecting its strong position in the market. Despite a slight decline, France and the UK followed as significant producers. Smaller countries like Estonia and Hungary showed notable growth rates of 12.27% and 3.58% respectively, indicative of burgeoning industry expansions. Conversely, Portugal and Romania saw the most substantial downturns, highlighting challenges in these markets. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years remains vital in gauging long-term trends, although individual country performance varies widely.
Future trends to watch include Germany's dominance and potential shifts due to climatic impacts affecting barley yields, tighter EU regulations, and increasing demand for specialty malt. Expanding malt production in smaller countries, particularly Hungary and Estonia, may alter market dynamics, while struggling economies may look to technological investments to boost efficiency and productivity.
Top countries in Sold Production of Malt by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,931,900,000 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,228,600,000 | 2023 | -0.73% | -1.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,194,400,000 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 1,071,100,000 | 2021 | +15.34% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 299,640,000 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 231,120,000 | 2023 | +1.17% | -0.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 114,760,000 | 2023 | +1.82% | +1.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 99,698,000 | 2023 | +5.11% | +3.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 66,306,000 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 61,355,000 | 2023 | -5.66% | -4.12% | View data |
