Europe Barley Market – Size, Outlook, Trends and Forecast (2024 – 2032)

Europe Barley Market – Size, Outlook, Trends and Forecast (2024 – 2032)

Published : 09 February 2026
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Report ID

#6631

Report Type

Regional

Study Period

2018 - 2032

Base Year

2025

Last updated: 09 February 2026

Expected CAGR

7%

Europe Barley Market Market Overview

As barley is a source of many food ingredients, this is primarily used by the food industry. When barley is sprouted, it has very high maltose and acts as a base for malt and syrup sweetener. When the barley is fermented, it is made suitable for beer and other suitable alcoholic beverages. Several scientific studies have also illustrated that barley can mitigate the risk of diseases and lend the health benefits.

Europe Barley Market Size & Growth:

The Europe barley market was valued at $XX billion in 2017 and is estimated to reach $XX billion by 2024, at a CAGR of XX% during 2017-2024.  Demand for barley malt in the alcoholic industry, demand for different types of convenient food products, emerging applications in Food and Beverages industry and escalating demand for natural ingredients are the factors driving the market growth. However, the factors including declining soil fertility, pest and disease infestation and health conscious of people regarding the consumption of alcohol are hampering the market growth. The significant opportunities of the market include increasing investment by the government for barley and developing a new product with low-fat contents.

Europe Barley Market Segments Share:

The Europe barley market is segmented based on the type, grade, application and geography. By type, the market is segregated into flakes, flour, grits, hulled, pasta, pearl, pot barley and others. Flour and pasta are the segments during the forecast period. By grade, the market is categorised into malt grade, feed grade, food grade and others. Malt grade is dominating and expected to register the highest growth owing to rich enzyme grade obtainability and low moisture grade. Food grade and food grade are expected to witness moderate growth. By application, the market is classified into animal feed, food & beverages, the seed industry, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals and others. Food and beverages are dominating the barley market and registered the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the inclined usage of barley in manufacturing food ingredients and alcohol industry. By geography, the market is categorised into UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Others. The UK is the primary market owing to the presence of the significant players of industry and Germany is the fastest growing region owing to the increase in the demand for barley.

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Europe Barley Market

Size

Bar Chart
Market size bar chart

Key Report Parameters

Study Period2018 - 2032
Base Year2025
Forecast Period2026-2032
Historical Period2018-2024

Expected CAGR

~7.6%

2026-2032

✱ Chart is for illustrative purposes only. The final report will contain actual market data and labels.

Market Dynamics & Insights

Europe Barley Market Trends:

  • The Axereal group has raised 150 million euros to develop its malting and food processing business.
  • Fengrain has joined forces with Crisp Malting Group to create malting barley storage facility in Norfolk.

Europe Barley Market Research Report:

An executive summary condensing the whole report such that essential authority can rapidly twist up doubtlessly acquainted with brief overview and conclusion.

To have a complete market analysis, industry value chain analysis, Porter’s Five Force Analysis, PESTLE, SWOT analysis, and Y-o-Y analysis were carried out to understand the market more comprehensively.

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Europe Barley Market

Growth

Trend Line
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Segmentation & Regional Analysis

Regional and global Diversity is analysed with the major countries and the unions. Scrutinizing the revenue generation on Year-On-Year

Identifying DROC in the current market and their impact on altering the market dynamics.

Competitive landscape analysis to identify the mergers and acquisitions which will have a comparative financial analysis with significant competitors.

Expertise investment opportunities by an analyst to the individual and organisation to have a better foothold in the market.

  • Grain Millers
  • Montana Milling
  • Axereal Group
  • Crisp Malting Group.
  • Valley Malt
  • Soufflet Group

Along with these companies, there were many other companies considered/ cited in the report while analysing the Europe Barley market. These companies hold substantial share-owning to the nature of the industry whereas the rest of the market shares are marginal chunks to regional and local level manufacturers. Other players have considerable presence owing to its robust brand image, geographical reach and stable customer base.

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Europe Barley Market

Porter's Five Force Analysis

Regional Split
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Report Coverage

Market Size Available
2018 - 2032
Base Year
2025
Forecast Period
2026-2032
Historical Period
2018-2024
Segments Analysed
By Type, Application, and Region
Analyses Covered
Global, Regional & Country Level; Segment Analysis; Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Challenges; PESTLE; Porter's Five Forces; Competitive Landscape
Regions Covered
North America · Europe · Asia Pacific · Latin America · Middle East & Africa
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Extensive Report (350 pages) | Snapshot Report (85 pages)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the size of the Europe Barley Market?
As barley is a source of many food ingredients, this is primarily used by the food industry. When barley is sprouted, it has very high maltose and acts as a base for malt and syrup sweetener. When the barley is fermented, it is made suitable for beer and other suitable alcoholic beverages. Several scientific studies have also illustrated that barley can mitigate the risk of diseases and lend the health benefits.
2What is the forecast period covered in this report?
This report covers the forecast period 2026-2032 with 2025 as the base year for estimation.
3What is the expected CAGR for the Europe Barley Market?
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period.
4Which regions are covered in this report?
Europe Barley Market Size & Growth:
5Who should purchase this report?
Business leaders, investors, consultants, analysts, and strategy teams looking for market sizing, competitive intelligence, segment analysis, and actionable growth insights.
6What formats are available for purchase?
The report is available in Extensive and Snapshot formats with Single User, Team, and Corporate license options.

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