Alcohol Ingredients Market Report 2025

The alcohol ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.23 billion in 2024 to $2.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer demand for variety, globalization and trade, evolving consumer preferences, regulatory framework, shift in drinking culture.

The alcohol ingredients market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to functional and nutraceutical ingredients, clean-label and natural ingredients, rising beverage tourism, global economic growth, innovative cocktail culture. Major trends in the forecast period include climate-adaptive ingredients, customized flavor blends, heritage and regional ingredients, transparency in sourcing, low-alcohol & non-alcoholic options.

The surge in alcohol consumption is significantly bolstering the growth of the alcohol ingredients market. The increase in alcohol intake is primarily attributed to factors like elevated stress levels, heightened availability of alcoholic beverages, boredom, and the social acceptance of alcohol consumption. Ethanol, a substance found in alcoholic beverages, is a key alcoholic ingredient produced using components like yeast, enzymes, and colorants. The rise in alcohol consumption directly correlates with an increased demand for ingredients utilized in alcoholic beverages. For instance, data from American Addiction Centers in 2022 highlighted Belarus, a small European country, having the highest per-capita consumption of pure alcohol, with an average annual usage of 14.4 liters per person, surpassing the consumption rate in the United States by 1.5 times. Hence, the escalating consumption of alcohol is a driving force behind the demand surge in the alcohol ingredient market.

The expanding bar and pub industry are expected to propel the growth of the alcohol ingredients market. Bars and pubs, both licensed to serve alcoholic beverages, exhibit distinct characteristics and services, with pubs often offering a more extensive food menu and functioning as community focal points. Essential to the varied beverage offerings in bars and pubs are the alcohol ingredients employed to craft diverse alcoholic drinks catering to consumer preferences. For example, a report from Ireland's Central Statistics Office in December 2022 indicated a substantial annual increase of 54.6% in bar sales volume and a 20.2% rise in January 2023. These statistics underline the industry's growth and its impact on driving the alcohol ingredients market.

Ingredient innovations are a prominent trend gaining traction in the alcohol ingredients market. Leading companies in this sector are focusing on these innovations to enhance the alcohol fermentation process, boost alcohol yield, and secure a competitive advantage. For example, in March 2024, Boston Beer Co, a US-based beverage company, introduced Truly Tequila Soda. This product combines the enjoyable aspects of tequila with the refreshing qualities of hard seltzer, featuring real fruit juice and premium Tequila Blanco. Following a successful regional launch, it is now set to expand nationwide, offering four flavors: Lime, Grapefruit, Watermelon, and Pineapple Guava, providing a refreshing experience with each sip.

Major companies within the alcohol ingredients market are strategically forging partnerships to introduce innovative products, notably protein-enhanced alcoholic beverages, aiming to secure a competitive edge in the industry. Collaborative endeavors among alcohol ingredient companies serve to broaden market presence, diversify product lines, and elevate production capabilities. For instance, in October 2022, Pulp Culture, a US-based hard beverage start-up, joined forces with The Every Company, a US-based producer of animal-free protein ingredients, to unveil Pulp Culture+. This pioneering creation represents the world’s inaugural protein-boosted alcoholic beverage, marking its inclusion in the 'hyper functional' Pulp Culture+ product line. These beverages incorporate functional components besides protein, such as adaptogens that enhance the body's response to stress and probiotics that promote gut health. Pulp Culture harnesses spontaneous fermentation for its fruit juice-based drinks, allowing natural organisms from the air or the fruit itself to contribute to the fermentation process. Simultaneously, The Every Company specializes in crafting authentic animal proteins through microbial fermentation, entirely excluding the use of animals.

In January 2022, Alto Ingredients Inc., a US-based chemical company, acquired Eagle Alcohol Company LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance the company's market reach and product offerings by merging Alto's cost-effective alcohol production with Eagle's robust distribution network. This strategic move is expected to reduce exposure to price volatility, improve profit margins, and create new growth opportunities. Eagle Alcohol Company LLC is a US-based beverage company that specializes in the production of bulk alcohols.

Major companies operating in the alcohol ingredients market are AngelYeast Co. Ltd., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Bio Springer SA, Cargill Incorporated, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Diageo Plc., Döhler GmbH, Royal DSM N.V., MGP Ingredients Inc., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Synergy Flavours, The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Treatt Plc., Crystal Pharma, DDW The Color House, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Kerry Group PLC, The Color House, D.D. Williamson & Co. Inc., The Edlong Corporation, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Firmenich SA, Givaudan SA, Takasago International Corporation, Mane SA, Robertet SA, Molson Coors Beverage Company, BASF SE, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Novozymes A/S.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the alcohol ingredients market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global alcohol ingredients market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the alcohol ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the alcohol ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Alcohol ingredients are produced by extracting yeast, enzymes, colors, and flavors from plants, fruits, and vegetables. These components find extensive use in various beverage applications, particularly in the creation of alcoholic beverages.

The main types of alcohol ingredients include colorants, yeast, flavors, and salt, enzymes, and others. Colorants are employed to replicate the natural colors that a beer would typically have due to the brewing process, often without the accompanying flavors. These ingredients are utilized in a range of applications, including whiskey, beer, wine, brandy, spirits, and others. The distribution of alcohol ingredients occurs through both on-trade channels (e.g., bars and restaurants) and off-trade channels (e.g., retail stores).

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The alcohol ingredients market consists of sales of palms and supplements used in alcoholic drinks. 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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