Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Malted Milk Food Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size for malted milk food has experienced significant growth lately. In terms of figures, it is projected to rise from $6.98 billion in 2024 to $7.48 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
The Malted Milk Food Global Market is projected to reach $9.95 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the malted milk food market are:
• Rising demand for fortified and functional foods
• Increased consumer awareness of nutritional benefits
• Growing preference for plant-based malted milk alternatives
• Changing consumer preferences and expansion in the health and wellness market segment.
The malted milk foodmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Source: Wheat, Barley, Other Sources
2) By Product Type: Milk, Powder
3) By Packaging: Tins, Jars, Carton Packs, Other Packaging
4) By Distribution Channel: Hypermarket/Supermarket, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers, Other Distribution Channels
The key trends in the malted milk food market are:
• The increased incorporation of malted milk in functional and sports nutrition products signifies a significant trend.
• The growing consumer preference for flavored and specialty malted milk varieties is shaping the market's future.
• The trend of using malted milk in ice creams, frozen desserts, baked goods, and snacks is expanding.
• Clean label and non-GMO claims for malted milk products reflect the changing consumer preferences and concerns.
Major players in the malted milk food market are:
• Nestle SA
• GlaxoSmithKline plc
• Briess Malt & Ingredients Inc.
• Imperial Malts Ltd.
• SSP Pvt Ltd.
• Abbott Laboratories
• Danone S.A.
• Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
• Kraft Heinz Company
• Hain Celestial Group Inc.
• Honest Company Inc.
• Nature's One Inc.
• HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG
• Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd.
• Synutra International Inc.
• Beingmate Baby & Child Food Co. Ltd.
• Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Company Limited
• Feihe International Inc.
• Biostime International Holdings Limited
• Wissun International Group Co. Ltd.
• Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.
• Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.
• FrieslandCampina NV
• Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd.
• Arla Foods amba
• Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
• Royal FrieslandCampina N.V.
• Hero Group
• Bellamy's Organic Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the malted milk foods market share in 2024