Malt extracts are majorly derived from barley but can be produced from other sources such as rye, oats, and sorghum. It is available in two forms: dry malt extract and liquid malt extract. Malt is a very crucial ingredient used in the production of beer as it provides sugar and carbohydrate in order to give a distinct flavor to it. Moreover, they are also used in the preparation of other food &beverages.
Europe malt extracts market is estimated to account for US$ 8,781.9 Mn in terms of value and 13,481,593.1 Tonnes in terms of volume by the end of 2019.
Western Europe region dominated the Europe malt extracts market in 2019, accounting for 82.5% share in terms of value, followed by Eastern Europe.
Figure 1. Europe Malt Extracts Market, Revenue Share (%), By Region, 2019
Market Trends/Key Takeaways
Shifting preferences for gluten-free malt extracts among health-conscious consumers is a trend in the market and is projected to provide immense growth opportunity to the market of malt extracts. This is attributed to the rising prevalence of joint-pain, obesity, and other health-related issues. Moreover, gluten-free malt extracts are also gaining huge demand across geriatric populations. The aforementioned factors are projected to foster market growth.
Increasing preferences for sugar-free label products is a growing trend in the market due to the rising adoption of a healthy lifestyle among consumers. Malt extracts remove the need for added sugars in the food products and also reduce the need for artificial additives. Use of malt-extracts allows bakery and beverages products to be labeled as sugar-free. This is one of the major factors growing demand for such products across health-conscious consumers.
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