Roasted malt trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in roasted malt was worth $218.9 million in 2024, about 235.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 23% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218.9M | 235.2K t |
| 2023 | $285.4M | 331.4K t |
| 2022 | $237.7M | 279.5K t |
| 2021 | $235.0M | 329.1K t |
| 2020 | $248.5M | 361.0K t |
| 2019 | $273.9M | 395.1K t |
| 2018 | $269.9M | 399.7K t |
| 2017 | $231.5M | 361.0K t |
Top roasted malt exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Belgium and France. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $40.2M | 18% |
| Belgium | $29.5M | 14% |
| France | $24.1M | 11% |
| South Africa | $22.3M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $20.8M | 9.5% |
| Poland | $14.9M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $14.7M | 6.7% |
| China | $9.0M | 4.1% |
| Denmark | $8.3M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $6.5M | 3% |
| Australia | $5.5M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $3.3M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Mozambique (9%), Turkey (9%) and the United States (5%). 168 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $19.7M | 9% |
| Turkey | $18.7M | 8.5% |
| United States | $11.9M | 5.4% |
| Panama | $11.2M | 5.1% |
| Brazil | $10.2M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $9.4M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $7.7M | 3.5% |
| Nicaragua | $7.4M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 3.3% |
| France | $7.1M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $5.5M | 2.5% |
| Lesotho | $4.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1.09 per kg and China $0.64 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1107.20: Malt: roasted. HS 1107 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most roasted malt?
Germany exported $40.2 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Belgium (13%) and France (11%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most roasted malt?
Mozambique imported $19.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (9%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in roasted malt?
It was worth $218.9 million in 2024, about 235.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $285.4 million. 87 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of roasted malt per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $1.09 per kg and China $0.64 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for roasted malt?
The HS code for roasted malt is subheading 1107.20, in chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1107 page.
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