Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Food Grade Alcohol Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The Food Grade Alcohol Global Market Report 2025 has shown a consistent growth trend. It saw an expansion from $6.38 billion in 2024 to $6.67 billion in 2025, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.
The Food Grade Alcohol Global Market Report 2025 predicts that by 2029, the food grade alcohol market size will reach $8.19 billion, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the food grade alcohol market are:
• Sustainable and eco-friendly practices fueling market growth
• Increased use of food grade alcohol in culinary arts
• Focus on traceability and transparency stimulating market demand
• Rising interest in local and artisanal products complemented by the functional and infused beverages sectors.
The food grade alcoholmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Ethanol, Polyols
2) By Source: Sugarcane And Molasses, Fruits, Grains
3) By Function: Coatings, Preservatives, Flavoring, Other Functions
4) By Application: Spirits, Vinegar, Extracts, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Industrial Application
The key trends in the food grade alcohol market are:
• Innovations in fermentation technologies are arising as a notable trend in the market.
• There is a growing emphasis on creating clean label products within the industry.
• The infusion of flavors and extracts in food grade alcohol is becoming increasingly popular.
• Research and development for new applications is shaping the future of the market.
Major players in the food grade alcohol market are:
• MGP Ingredients inc.
• Cargill Incorporated
• Archer Daniels Midland Co.
• Cristalco SAS
• Grain Processing Corporation
• Wilmar International Ltd.
• Malindra Group.
• MOLINDO Group
• Extractohol
• Pure Alcohol Solutions
• Ethimex Ltd.
• Roquette Freres SA
• Glacial Grain Spirits LLC
• INGREDION Inc.
• Ethanolsa Pty Ltd.
• Bartow Ethanol of Florida L.C.
• Greenfield Global Inc.
• Bartlett Grain Company
• United Ethanol LLC
• Pacific Ethanol Inc.
• Valero Energy Corporation
• Flint Hills Resources
• Green Plains Inc.
• The Andersons Inc.
• White Energy
• Big River Resources LLC
• Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC
• Marquis Energy LLC
• ICM Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food grade alcohol market share in 2024