World: Demand for speciality malts rising as craft beer popularity grows globally

The global caramel malt market is expanding due to the growing global popularity of craft brewing, RMI Analytics said in their latest report.

Caramel malt enhances beer flavor, aroma, and color, offering unique profiles from toffee to roasted notes. As craft breweries aim to create distinctive beers, the demand for specialty malts is rising.

Breweries are also acquiring smaller malt producers to diversify their product offerings.

Sustainability trends are prompting innovations in malt production, reducing environmental impact.

While Europe and North America lead the market, the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China and India, is seeing significant growth as craft beer culture grows.

As craft beer continues to evolve, specialty ingredients like caramel malt are becoming essential for smaller breweries to innovate and compete.