Flour, Rice and Malt Market Report 2025

This Flour, Rice and Malt market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The flour, rice and malt market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $149.85 billion in 2024 to $159.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to staple food demand, agricultural production, traditional culinary practices, global export, food processing.

The flour, rice and malt market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $205.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health and wellness trends, sustainability and eco-friendly practices, diverse food applications, global market expansion, digitalization of supply chain. Major trends in the forecast period include gluten-free and specialty flours, rice alternatives, malt in craft brewing, malt-based snacks and foods, traditional grain revival.

Many countries around the world are grappling with falling crop prices due to overcapacity. This oversupply is expected to lead to lower raw material costs for companies involved in flour, rice, and malt manufacturing. For example, in November 2022, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in India announced a bailout package for farmers in the sugar production sector, aiming to stabilize the minimum selling price of refined sugar at Rs 29 per kilogram, as prices had dropped to Rs 23-24 due to overproduction. This oversupply of certain crops is likely to result in improved profit margins for food and beverage companies. These enhanced profit margins will empower flour, rice, and malt manufacturing companies to boost their productivity and drive the market forward.

The growing global population is expected to be a significant driver of the flour, rice, and malt markets. An expanding population signifies the increase in the number of people residing in specific geographical areas or demographic groups over time. This population growth fuels the demand for flour, rice, and malt products, which are fundamental staples in the human diet. The continued importance and growth of these products in the food industry are underscored by their essential role in nourishing the increasing number of individuals. For example, in September 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau reported a 0.4% increase, equivalent to 1,256,003 more residents in the United States in 2022. Thus, the growing global population plays a pivotal role in driving the demand for flour, rice, and malt products.

Flour milling machines are increasingly incorporating IoT technology for production monitoring and predictive maintenance. These machines are equipped with sensors that transmit real-time production data through the internet to a computer system. This data is continuously analyzed to enhance production efficiency and assess the condition of machine components. For example, Sanku, a company specializing in fortification technologies, partnered with Vodafone to introduce IoT technology in flour mills across Tanzania. This technology enables a single operator to remotely oversee approximately 100 mills in real-time. Buhler's Diorit MDDY/MDDZ flour milling machine is another example, featuring various sensors such as roll disengagement monitoring, roll rotational speed monitoring, roll temperature monitoring, and bearing temperature monitoring. These sensors consistently transmit data to a computer system for continuous monitoring and maintenance purposes.

Major companies operating in the flour, rice, and malt market are actively engaged in product innovations, aiming to tap into the increasing demand for functional food ingredients and expand their product portfolios. One notable innovation is the introduction of Orafti β-Fit, a barley beta-glucan flour. This flour is derived from barley kernels and is rich in beta-glucans, soluble fibers associated with various health benefits. For example, in July 2023, BENEO Inc., a US-based food products supplier, launched Orafti β-Fit, a natural, wholegrain barley flour containing beta-glucans. These soluble fibers have demonstrated the ability to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and enhance blood sugar regulation. Additionally, they are known for their immune-boosting properties and potential to lower the risk of certain types of cancer. Orafti β-Fit can also contribute to better blood sugar management, reduced susceptibility to type 2 diabetes, support weight loss efforts, and help maintain a healthy weight.

Major companies operating in the flour, rice and malt market include CJ Cheiljedang Corp, Wilmar International Ltd., Louis Dreyfus, Soufflet SA, GrainCorp Malt, Gruma S.A.B. de C.V, Nisshin Seifun Group Inc., Ingredion Incorporated, Olam International., Ardent Mills LLC, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Riceland Foods Inc., General Mills Inc., ConAgra Brands Inc., The Mennel Milling Company, Bay State Milling Company, Bartlett Milling Company, Grain Craft, Miller Milling Company, Siemer Milling Company, Hopkinsville Milling Company, Shawnee Milling Company, Wilkins Rogers Mills, Cereal Food Processors Inc., Horizon Milling LLC, The Hain Celestial Group Inc., The Malted Barley Appreciation Society, Malt Products Corporation, Briess Malt & Ingredients Co., Great Western Malting Co., Malteurop North America Inc., Rahr Malting Co., Muntons Malted Ingredients Inc., Cargill Inc., Bunge Limited, The Scoular Company, The Andersons Inc., The Birkett Mills, The Malt Company Pvt. Ltd.

Flour, rice, and malt are essential staple ingredients widely used in cooking and food production. Flour is a finely milled powder, typically made from wheat, and is a crucial ingredient in baked goods such as bread and pastries. Rice is a versatile grain, providing a primary source of carbohydrates for much of the global population, while malt, produced from germinated grains like barley, is mainly used in brewing beer and creating malted foods and beverages.

The primary types of flour, rice, and malt include flour, rice, and malt. Flour is a finely ground wheat product, and similar items can be derived from other grains or food products like dried potatoes or fish. It is used in various applications, including household and commercial use, and is distributed through various channels such as supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and others.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flour, rice, and malt market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the flour, rice, and malt market. The regions covered in the flour, rice, and malt market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the flour, rice and malt market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The flour, rice and malt market consists of sales of wheat flour, corn flour, rice flour, barley flour, buckwheat flour, durum flour, fruit flour, graham flour, oat flour, potato flour, rye flour, parboiled rice, glutinous rice, wild rice, arborio rice, red cargo rice, sushi rice, rosematta rice, barley malt, corn malt, rye malt, wheat malt, and other flour, rice and malt. The companies in the flour, rice & malt industry process raw materials into flour, rice & malt products, package and distribute them through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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