- Dry milling is a grain processing technique primarily used to convert corn into value-added products such as ethanol, DDGS, cornmeal, corn grits, and corn flour. It involves grinding corn kernels to separate the endosperm and facilitate efficient production of fuel, food, and feed components
- The growing demand for sustainable energy sources, coupled with the increasing use of corn-derived ingredients in packaged food and animal feed, is driving market expansion. Supportive government policies, expanding livestock sectors, and rising health awareness are further propelling the adoption of dry milling solutions across key markets
- North America dominated the dry milling market with a share of 41.6% in 2024, due to the region’s extensive corn production capacity and well-established ethanol industry
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the dry milling market during the forecast period due to surging demand for corn-based food, fuel, and feed across high-growth economies such as China, India, and Japan
- Fuel segment dominated the market with a market share of 67.2% in 2024, due to strong demand for ethanol as a renewable fuel alternative. As governments push for reduced greenhouse gas emissions, fuel-grade ethanol remains at the forefront of decarbonization strategies in the transportation sector. The integration of ethanol into gasoline blends, coupled with advancements in flex-fuel vehicles, further supports the segment’s dominance
