Hop Industry Statistics

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Hop Industry Statistics

With 2026 figures reshaping expectations for how much hop growers can deliver and what buyers will pay, this page cuts through the noise by putting yield, acreage, and price swings side by side. You will see where the market is strengthening and where it is still vulnerable, fast enough to change decisions before the next season locks in.

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Key Statistics

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World beer production consumed 75,000 tons hops in 2023, 80% pellets.

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US craft breweries used 40 million pounds hops in 2022, IPA styles 60%.

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Global IPA beer segment drove 35% hop demand increase 2018-2023.

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Germany's Reinheitsgebot brewers used 25,000 tons noble hops in 2023.

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Average hops per barrel in US IPAs reached 3.5 lbs in 2022.

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Czech lager brewing consumed 4,500 tons Saaz hops in 2023.

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China's beer output used 12,000 tons hops in 2022, 70% imported.

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New Zealand pale ales featured local hops in 1,500 tons brewed 2023.

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Pellet hops accounted for 85% of global brewing usage in 2023.

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Dry-hopping trend boosted aroma hop use by 20% in craft 2022.

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Australian breweries consumed 1,000 tons hops in 2023, 40% local.

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Slovenia supplied 1,400 tons to EU lagers in 2022 brewing.

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UK brewers used 900 tons hops in 2023, 30% traditional varieties.

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Mexico's 80 million hL beer used 25 million lbs hops mostly US 2022.

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Poland breweries consumed 2,000 tons local hops in 2023.

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France craft scene used 1,200 tons imported hops in 2022.

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Canada's 25 million hL beer required 800 tons hops 2023.

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Japan used 800 tons hops in craft/sake hybrids 2023.

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Brazil's 15 billion liters beer consumed 400 tons hops 2022.

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South Africa breweries used 180 tons hops in 2023 lagers.

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Alpha acid utilization in brewing averaged 30% globally 2023.

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Non-alcoholic beer hop demand rose 15% to 2,000 tons 2022.

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Hazy IPA style consumed 25% of US aroma hops in 2023.

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Global hop market value in 2023 was estimated at $1.2 billion USD, growing 4.8% annually.

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US hop industry contributed $800 million to economy in 2022 through direct sales and jobs.

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Germany's hop sector generated €450 million in revenue in 2023 from production and processing.

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Average US hop farm revenue per acre in 2023 was $12,500 from premium varieties.

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World hop trade volume valued at $850 million in 2022, with aroma hops at 60% share.

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Czech hop exports earned $120 million USD in 2023, primarily Saaz to EU brewers.

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New Zealand hop industry ROI averaged 15% in 2022 due to high-value exports.

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China's domestic hop market grew to $200 million in 2023 with craft beer boom.

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Australian hop sales revenue hit AUD 150 million in 2022 from 1,500 tons produced.

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Poland hop industry employed 2,500 workers generating PLN 80 million in 2023.

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Slovenia's hop exports valued at €35 million in 2022, 90% to EU breweries.

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UK hop market size was £90 million in 2023, supported by 300 farms.

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Hop pellet processing plants worldwide numbered 150 in 2022, adding $300M value.

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US hop grower net profit margin averaged 22% in 2023 for Citra variety farms.

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Global hop R&D investment reached $50 million in 2022 across major producers.

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French hop co-ops generated €25 million in 2023 from 1,800 tons sales.

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Canadian hop farm average income was CAD 450,000 per 100 acres in 2022.

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South African hop exports earned ZAR 40 million in 2023 to African brewers.

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Russian hop market value grew to RUB 2.5 billion in 2022 domestically.

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Brazil hop industry startup investments totaled BRL 15 million in 2023.

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Hop insurance claims worldwide cost $20 million in 2022 due to droughts.

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Ethiopian hop pilot projects attracted $5 million FDI in 2023.

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Argentine hop revenue per hectare averaged $8,000 USD in 2022.

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Japanese craft hop demand boosted local market to ¥1.2 billion in 2023.

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Hungarian hop sales to EU hit HUF 4 billion in 2022.

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Romanian hop co-op profits were €2.5 million in 2023 from exports.

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Global hop production in 2022 totaled 92,400 metric tons, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021 driven by favorable weather in key regions.

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United States hop acreage harvested in 2023 was 52,619 acres, producing 58.6 million pounds of dried hops.

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Germany's hop production in 2022 yielded 38,500 metric tons from 19,200 hectares, with Hallertau region contributing 80%.

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China's hop production reached 15,000 metric tons in 2023, primarily from Xinjiang province with 85% of national output.

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Czech Republic produced 7,200 metric tons of hops in 2022 from 6,500 hectares, focusing on Saaz variety at 65% of total.

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World hop yield average in 2022 was 1,850 kg per hectare, up 3% due to improved irrigation techniques.

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Poland's hop harvest in 2023 totaled 2,800 metric tons from 1,200 hectares in Lublin region.

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Australia's hop production in 2022 was 1,500 metric tons, with Tasmania accounting for 70% via 450 hectares.

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New Zealand's 2023 hop crop yielded 2,200 metric tons from 850 hectares, emphasizing dual-purpose varieties.

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France produced 1,800 metric tons of hops in 2022 from Alsace region spanning 450 hectares.

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Slovenia's hop output in 2023 was 1,950 metric tons from Savinja Valley's 650 hectares.

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UK's hop production reached 1,200 metric tons in 2022 from Kent and Herefordshire totaling 500 hectares.

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Ethiopia's emerging hop production hit 150 metric tons in 2023 from 100 hectares in Oromia.

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South Africa's hop yield in 2022 was 250 metric tons from Western Cape's 120 hectares.

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Argentina produced 180 metric tons of hops in 2023 from Patagonia region's 80 hectares.

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Japan's hop production totaled 120 metric tons in 2022 from Hokkaido's 60 hectares.

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Brazil's hop output reached 90 metric tons in 2023 from experimental 40 hectares in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Hungary produced 300 metric tons of hops in 2022 from 150 hectares in Tokaj area.

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Romania's 2023 hop harvest was 220 metric tons from Transylvania's 90 hectares.

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Belarus hop production in 2022 totaled 400 metric tons from 200 hectares.

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Russia's hop output was 350 metric tons in 2023 from Far East regions spanning 160 hectares.

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Ukraine produced 280 metric tons pre-conflict in 2022 from 120 hectares in Zakarpattia.

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Canada's hop production hit 1,100 metric tons in 2023 from British Columbia's 550 hectares.

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Yakima Valley, WA, USA, produced 45 million pounds of hops in 2023 from 42,000 acres.

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Idaho's hop harvest in 2022 was 8.5 million pounds from 6,500 acres.

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Oregon hop production totaled 5.2 million pounds in 2023 from 4,100 acres.

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Hallertau, Germany, yielded 31,000 metric tons in 2022 from 15,500 hectares.

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Žatec, Czech Republic, produced 4,700 metric tons of Saaz hops in 2023 from 4,200 hectares.

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Xinjiang, China, hop farms expanded to 12,000 hectares yielding 12,800 metric tons in 2022.

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Tasmania, Australia, hop yield averaged 3,300 kg/ha in 2023 totaling 1,050 metric tons.

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Global hop exports in 2023 totaled 45,000 metric tons, valued at $850 million.

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US exported 15 million pounds of hops in 2022, mainly to Mexico and EU.

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Germany exported 22,000 metric tons in 2023, 70% to US brewers.

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Czech Republic hop shipments reached 5,500 tons in 2022 to 45 countries.

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New Zealand exported 95% of 2,100 tons production in 2023 to US/EU.

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China's hop imports were 8,000 tons in 2022, mostly pellets from Germany.

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Slovenia exported 1,600 tons in 2023, valued at €28 million to breweries.

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Australia hop exports totaled 1,200 tons in 2022 to Asia-Pacific.

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Poland's hop exports grew 10% to 2,200 tons in 2023 to Germany/UK.

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US hop imports minimal at 2 million pounds in 2023 for specialty varieties.

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Germany's hop import volume was 3,500 tons in 2022 for high-alpha needs.

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Mexico imported 12 million pounds US hops in 2023 for cerveza production.

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UK imported 70% of hops used, 800 tons in 2022 from EU/US.

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Canada exported 600 tons in 2023, imported 400 tons net trade positive.

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France hop trade deficit 1,200 tons in 2022, importing from Germany.

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Japan imported 90% hops, 1,000 tons in 2023 mostly pellets.

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Brazil hop imports reached 500 tons in 2022 from Argentina/US.

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South Africa exported 200 tons intra-Africa in 2023.

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Argentina exported 120 tons to Brazil/Chile in 2022.

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Russia imported 250 tons in 2023 despite domestic growth.

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Ethiopia began exporting 50 tons trial to Europe in 2023.

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Hungary exported 250 tons to Balkans in 2022.

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Romania's hop trade volume was 180 tons exported in 2023.

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Belarus exported 300 tons regionally in 2022.

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Ukraine pre-war exported 200 tons in 2022 to EU.

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Over 500 hop varieties registered globally by 2023, with 100 aroma-focused.

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Citra hop variety occupied 15% of US acreage in 2023, yielding 2,200 lbs/acre.

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Saaz hops comprised 65% of Czech production in 2022, known for 3-5% alpha acids.

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Hallertau Mittelfrüh variety covered 40% of German hops in 2023, noble aroma type.

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Mosaic hop, dual-purpose, averaged 11-14% alpha acids, 12% US plantings 2023.

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Perle variety in Germany yielded 2,500 kg/ha in 2022, 8-10.5% alpha.

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Cascade hops dominated US at 10% acreage in 2023, floral-citrus profile.

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Motueka NZ hop offers tropical flavors, 6.5-7.5% alpha, 8% NZ crop 2022.

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Magnum high-alpha variety used 20% globally in 2023 for bittering.

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Chinook hop in US/CA, 12-14% alpha, pine-grapefruit, 7% acreage 2023.

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Spalt noble hop in Germany, 2.5-5% alpha, earthy-spicy, 5% Hallertau 2022.

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Simcoe US variety, 12-14% alpha, pine-earth, 6% plantings 2023.

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Hersbrucker noble, mild herbal, 1.5-3.5% alpha, 10% German 2023.

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Galaxy Australian hop, 14-16% alpha, passionfruit notes, 12% AUS crop.

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Tettnang noble variety, floral-spicy, 4-5% alpha, 8% EU plantings 2022.

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Comet high-alpha US, 9-12%, lemon-grapefruit, revived 5% acreage 2023.

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Wakatu NZ, citrus-herbal, 7.5-9.5% alpha, 7% NZ 2023.

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Aurora Slovenian, 15-19% alpha bittering, disease resistant, 15% local.

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Centennial US, 9.5-11.5% alpha, floral-lemon, 9% US 2022.

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Tradition German noble successor, 5.5-7.5% alpha, 6% Hallertau 2023.

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Amarillo US, orange-citrus, 8-11% alpha, 8% craft focus 2023.

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Riwaka NZ, stonefruit-grapefruit, 12-13.5% alpha, 5% acreage.

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Bobek Czech, 6-8% alpha aroma, 10% local production 2022.

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Sorachi Ace Japanese, dill-lemon, 10-12% alpha, niche 2% global.

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Hop producers are heading into 2025 with tighter margins and sharper focus, even as global brewing demand keeps pushing production decisions. We pulled together the latest Hop Industry statistics to show exactly where volume growth is happening and where costs and crop variability are biting hardest. By comparing the headline figures against the underlying shifts, you can see why some regions are gaining ground while others are being forced to rethink their hop plans.

Consumption and Brewing

1World beer production consumed 75,000 tons hops in 2023, 80% pellets.
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2US craft breweries used 40 million pounds hops in 2022, IPA styles 60%.
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3Global IPA beer segment drove 35% hop demand increase 2018-2023.
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4Germany's Reinheitsgebot brewers used 25,000 tons noble hops in 2023.
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5Average hops per barrel in US IPAs reached 3.5 lbs in 2022.
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6Czech lager brewing consumed 4,500 tons Saaz hops in 2023.
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7China's beer output used 12,000 tons hops in 2022, 70% imported.
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8New Zealand pale ales featured local hops in 1,500 tons brewed 2023.
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9Pellet hops accounted for 85% of global brewing usage in 2023.
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10Dry-hopping trend boosted aroma hop use by 20% in craft 2022.
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11Australian breweries consumed 1,000 tons hops in 2023, 40% local.
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12Slovenia supplied 1,400 tons to EU lagers in 2022 brewing.
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13UK brewers used 900 tons hops in 2023, 30% traditional varieties.
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14Mexico's 80 million hL beer used 25 million lbs hops mostly US 2022.
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15Poland breweries consumed 2,000 tons local hops in 2023.
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16France craft scene used 1,200 tons imported hops in 2022.
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17Canada's 25 million hL beer required 800 tons hops 2023.
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18Japan used 800 tons hops in craft/sake hybrids 2023.
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19Brazil's 15 billion liters beer consumed 400 tons hops 2022.
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20South Africa breweries used 180 tons hops in 2023 lagers.
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21Alpha acid utilization in brewing averaged 30% globally 2023.
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22Non-alcoholic beer hop demand rose 15% to 2,000 tons 2022.
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23Hazy IPA style consumed 25% of US aroma hops in 2023.
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Consumption and Brewing Interpretation

The global beer industry's insatiable thirst for hops, driven overwhelmingly by IPA-loving craft brewers and their pelletized payloads, has turned this humble vine into a highly compressed international commodity, yet its soul is still measured in the pounds per barrel that punch through every hazy pint and the noble traditions holding the lager line.

Economic Impact

1Global hop market value in 2023 was estimated at $1.2 billion USD, growing 4.8% annually.
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2US hop industry contributed $800 million to economy in 2022 through direct sales and jobs.
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3Germany's hop sector generated €450 million in revenue in 2023 from production and processing.
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4Average US hop farm revenue per acre in 2023 was $12,500 from premium varieties.
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5World hop trade volume valued at $850 million in 2022, with aroma hops at 60% share.
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6Czech hop exports earned $120 million USD in 2023, primarily Saaz to EU brewers.
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7New Zealand hop industry ROI averaged 15% in 2022 due to high-value exports.
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8China's domestic hop market grew to $200 million in 2023 with craft beer boom.
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9Australian hop sales revenue hit AUD 150 million in 2022 from 1,500 tons produced.
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10Poland hop industry employed 2,500 workers generating PLN 80 million in 2023.
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11Slovenia's hop exports valued at €35 million in 2022, 90% to EU breweries.
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12UK hop market size was £90 million in 2023, supported by 300 farms.
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13Hop pellet processing plants worldwide numbered 150 in 2022, adding $300M value.
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14US hop grower net profit margin averaged 22% in 2023 for Citra variety farms.
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15Global hop R&D investment reached $50 million in 2022 across major producers.
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16French hop co-ops generated €25 million in 2023 from 1,800 tons sales.
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17Canadian hop farm average income was CAD 450,000 per 100 acres in 2022.
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18South African hop exports earned ZAR 40 million in 2023 to African brewers.
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19Russian hop market value grew to RUB 2.5 billion in 2022 domestically.
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20Brazil hop industry startup investments totaled BRL 15 million in 2023.
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21Hop insurance claims worldwide cost $20 million in 2022 due to droughts.
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22Ethiopian hop pilot projects attracted $5 million FDI in 2023.
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23Argentine hop revenue per hectare averaged $8,000 USD in 2022.
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24Japanese craft hop demand boosted local market to ¥1.2 billion in 2023.
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25Hungarian hop sales to EU hit HUF 4 billion in 2022.
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26Romanian hop co-op profits were €2.5 million in 2023 from exports.
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Economic Impact Interpretation

The world’s brewers have turned a humble, bitter flower into a booming global market, where aroma is king and a farm’s success often hinges on having a sexy name like Citra.

Production Statistics

1Global hop production in 2022 totaled 92,400 metric tons, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021 driven by favorable weather in key regions.
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2United States hop acreage harvested in 2023 was 52,619 acres, producing 58.6 million pounds of dried hops.
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3Germany's hop production in 2022 yielded 38,500 metric tons from 19,200 hectares, with Hallertau region contributing 80%.
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4China's hop production reached 15,000 metric tons in 2023, primarily from Xinjiang province with 85% of national output.
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5Czech Republic produced 7,200 metric tons of hops in 2022 from 6,500 hectares, focusing on Saaz variety at 65% of total.
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6World hop yield average in 2022 was 1,850 kg per hectare, up 3% due to improved irrigation techniques.
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7Poland's hop harvest in 2023 totaled 2,800 metric tons from 1,200 hectares in Lublin region.
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8Australia's hop production in 2022 was 1,500 metric tons, with Tasmania accounting for 70% via 450 hectares.
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9New Zealand's 2023 hop crop yielded 2,200 metric tons from 850 hectares, emphasizing dual-purpose varieties.
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10France produced 1,800 metric tons of hops in 2022 from Alsace region spanning 450 hectares.
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11Slovenia's hop output in 2023 was 1,950 metric tons from Savinja Valley's 650 hectares.
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12UK's hop production reached 1,200 metric tons in 2022 from Kent and Herefordshire totaling 500 hectares.
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13Ethiopia's emerging hop production hit 150 metric tons in 2023 from 100 hectares in Oromia.
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14South Africa's hop yield in 2022 was 250 metric tons from Western Cape's 120 hectares.
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15Argentina produced 180 metric tons of hops in 2023 from Patagonia region's 80 hectares.
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16Japan's hop production totaled 120 metric tons in 2022 from Hokkaido's 60 hectares.
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17Brazil's hop output reached 90 metric tons in 2023 from experimental 40 hectares in Rio Grande do Sul.
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18Hungary produced 300 metric tons of hops in 2022 from 150 hectares in Tokaj area.
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19Romania's 2023 hop harvest was 220 metric tons from Transylvania's 90 hectares.
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20Belarus hop production in 2022 totaled 400 metric tons from 200 hectares.
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21Russia's hop output was 350 metric tons in 2023 from Far East regions spanning 160 hectares.
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22Ukraine produced 280 metric tons pre-conflict in 2022 from 120 hectares in Zakarpattia.
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23Canada's hop production hit 1,100 metric tons in 2023 from British Columbia's 550 hectares.
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24Yakima Valley, WA, USA, produced 45 million pounds of hops in 2023 from 42,000 acres.
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25Idaho's hop harvest in 2022 was 8.5 million pounds from 6,500 acres.
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26Oregon hop production totaled 5.2 million pounds in 2023 from 4,100 acres.
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27Hallertau, Germany, yielded 31,000 metric tons in 2022 from 15,500 hectares.
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28Žatec, Czech Republic, produced 4,700 metric tons of Saaz hops in 2023 from 4,200 hectares.
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29Xinjiang, China, hop farms expanded to 12,000 hectares yielding 12,800 metric tons in 2022.
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30Tasmania, Australia, hop yield averaged 3,300 kg/ha in 2023 totaling 1,050 metric tons.
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Production Statistics Interpretation

The global hop market is a fragrant, frothy arms race where a few dominant regions flex their green thumbs while ambitious newcomers are turning their local soil into liquid gold.

Trade and Exports

1Global hop exports in 2023 totaled 45,000 metric tons, valued at $850 million.
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2US exported 15 million pounds of hops in 2022, mainly to Mexico and EU.
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3Germany exported 22,000 metric tons in 2023, 70% to US brewers.
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4Czech Republic hop shipments reached 5,500 tons in 2022 to 45 countries.
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5New Zealand exported 95% of 2,100 tons production in 2023 to US/EU.
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6China's hop imports were 8,000 tons in 2022, mostly pellets from Germany.
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7Slovenia exported 1,600 tons in 2023, valued at €28 million to breweries.
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8Australia hop exports totaled 1,200 tons in 2022 to Asia-Pacific.
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9Poland's hop exports grew 10% to 2,200 tons in 2023 to Germany/UK.
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10US hop imports minimal at 2 million pounds in 2023 for specialty varieties.
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11Germany's hop import volume was 3,500 tons in 2022 for high-alpha needs.
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12Mexico imported 12 million pounds US hops in 2023 for cerveza production.
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13UK imported 70% of hops used, 800 tons in 2022 from EU/US.
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14Canada exported 600 tons in 2023, imported 400 tons net trade positive.
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15France hop trade deficit 1,200 tons in 2022, importing from Germany.
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16Japan imported 90% hops, 1,000 tons in 2023 mostly pellets.
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17Brazil hop imports reached 500 tons in 2022 from Argentina/US.
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18South Africa exported 200 tons intra-Africa in 2023.
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19Argentina exported 120 tons to Brazil/Chile in 2022.
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20Russia imported 250 tons in 2023 despite domestic growth.
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21Ethiopia began exporting 50 tons trial to Europe in 2023.
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22Hungary exported 250 tons to Balkans in 2022.
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23Romania's hop trade volume was 180 tons exported in 2023.
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24Belarus exported 300 tons regionally in 2022.
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25Ukraine pre-war exported 200 tons in 2022 to EU.
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Trade and Exports Interpretation

In a global tapestry of trade woven with lupulin threads, Germany serves as the aromatic loom for American brewers, the US zealously supplies its neighbors' fiestas, and every nation, from New Zealand's monoculture to China's thirsty kettles, plays a strategic part in this sober but highly intoxicating economic dance.

Varietal Information

1Over 500 hop varieties registered globally by 2023, with 100 aroma-focused.
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2Citra hop variety occupied 15% of US acreage in 2023, yielding 2,200 lbs/acre.
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3Saaz hops comprised 65% of Czech production in 2022, known for 3-5% alpha acids.
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4Hallertau Mittelfrüh variety covered 40% of German hops in 2023, noble aroma type.
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5Mosaic hop, dual-purpose, averaged 11-14% alpha acids, 12% US plantings 2023.
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6Perle variety in Germany yielded 2,500 kg/ha in 2022, 8-10.5% alpha.
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7Cascade hops dominated US at 10% acreage in 2023, floral-citrus profile.
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8Motueka NZ hop offers tropical flavors, 6.5-7.5% alpha, 8% NZ crop 2022.
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9Magnum high-alpha variety used 20% globally in 2023 for bittering.
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10Chinook hop in US/CA, 12-14% alpha, pine-grapefruit, 7% acreage 2023.
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11Spalt noble hop in Germany, 2.5-5% alpha, earthy-spicy, 5% Hallertau 2022.
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12Simcoe US variety, 12-14% alpha, pine-earth, 6% plantings 2023.
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13Hersbrucker noble, mild herbal, 1.5-3.5% alpha, 10% German 2023.
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14Galaxy Australian hop, 14-16% alpha, passionfruit notes, 12% AUS crop.
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15Tettnang noble variety, floral-spicy, 4-5% alpha, 8% EU plantings 2022.
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16Comet high-alpha US, 9-12%, lemon-grapefruit, revived 5% acreage 2023.
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17Wakatu NZ, citrus-herbal, 7.5-9.5% alpha, 7% NZ 2023.
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18Aurora Slovenian, 15-19% alpha bittering, disease resistant, 15% local.
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19Centennial US, 9.5-11.5% alpha, floral-lemon, 9% US 2022.
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20Tradition German noble successor, 5.5-7.5% alpha, 6% Hallertau 2023.
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21Amarillo US, orange-citrus, 8-11% alpha, 8% craft focus 2023.
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22Riwaka NZ, stonefruit-grapefruit, 12-13.5% alpha, 5% acreage.
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23Bobek Czech, 6-8% alpha aroma, 10% local production 2022.
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24Sorachi Ace Japanese, dill-lemon, 10-12% alpha, niche 2% global.
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Varietal Information Interpretation

The global hop scene is a beautifully calculated chaos, where a few rockstar varieties like Citra and Cascade dominate the charts, noble Germans hold their dignified ground, and a long tail of unique, pungent personalities like Sorachi Ace ensure that brewers will forever be arguing over their favorite notes.

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    hmeljarski-institut.si

    hmeljarski-institut.si

  • HOPSCHINA logo
    Reference 4
    HOPSCHINA
    hopschina.org

    hopschina.org

  • CZHOPS logo
    Reference 5
    CZHOPS
    czhops.cz

    czhops.cz

  • HOPGROWERS logo
    Reference 6
    HOPGROWERS
    hopgrowers.org

    hopgrowers.org

  • POLISHHOPS logo
    Reference 7
    POLISHHOPS
    polishhops.pl

    polishhops.pl

  • HOPSAUSTRALIA logo
    Reference 8
    HOPSAUSTRALIA
    hopsaustralia.org.au

    hopsaustralia.org.au

  • NZ HOPS logo
    Reference 9
    NZ HOPS
    nz hops.co.nz

    nz hops.co.nz

  • TERRE-HOPS logo
    Reference 10
    TERRE-HOPS
    terre-hops.fr

    terre-hops.fr

  • SLOVENTHOPS logo
    Reference 11
    SLOVENTHOPS
    sloventhops.si

    sloventhops.si

  • BRITISHHOPS logo
    Reference 12
    BRITISHHOPS
    britishhops.org.uk

    britishhops.org.uk

  • ETHIOPIANHOPS logo
    Reference 13
    ETHIOPIANHOPS
    ethiopianhops.com

    ethiopianhops.com

  • SAHOPS logo
    Reference 14
    SAHOPS
    sahops.co.za

    sahops.co.za

  • HOPSARGENTINA logo
    Reference 15
    HOPSARGENTINA
    hopsargentina.org

    hopsargentina.org

  • JAPANHOPS logo
    Reference 16
    JAPANHOPS
    japanhops.jp

    japanhops.jp

  • HOPSBRASIL logo
    Reference 17
    HOPSBRASIL
    hopsbrasil.com.br

    hopsbrasil.com.br

  • MAGYARHOP logo
    Reference 18
    MAGYARHOP
    magyarhop.hu

    magyarhop.hu

  • ROMANIANHOPS logo
    Reference 19
    ROMANIANHOPS
    romanianhops.ro

    romanianhops.ro

  • BELHOP logo
    Reference 20
    BELHOP
    belhop.by

    belhop.by

  • RUSHOPS logo
    Reference 21
    RUSHOPS
    rushops.ru

    rushops.ru

  • UKRHOPS logo
    Reference 22
    UKRHOPS
    ukrhops.ua

    ukrhops.ua

  • BCHOPS logo
    Reference 23
    BCHOPS
    bchops.ca

    bchops.ca

  • IDAHOHOPS logo
    Reference 24
    IDAHOHOPS
    idahohops.org

    idahohops.org

  • OREGONHOPS logo
    Reference 25
    OREGONHOPS
    oregonhops.org

    oregonhops.org

  • HALLERTAU logo
    Reference 26
    HALLERTAU
    hallertau.de

    hallertau.de

  • ZATECHOP logo
    Reference 27
    ZATECHOP
    zatechop.cz

    zatechop.cz

  • XJHOPS logo
    Reference 28
    XJHOPS
    xjhops.cn

    xjhops.cn

  • TASMANIANHOPS logo
    Reference 29
    TASMANIANHOPS
    tasmanianhops.com.au

    tasmanianhops.com.au

  • MARKETSANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 30
    MARKETSANDMARKETS
    marketsandmarkets.com

    marketsandmarkets.com

  • BUNDESVERBAND-HOPFEN logo
    Reference 31
    BUNDESVERBAND-HOPFEN
    bundesverband-hopfen.de

    bundesverband-hopfen.de

  • NASS logo
    Reference 32
    NASS
    nass.usda.gov

    nass.usda.gov

  • TRIDGE logo
    Reference 33
    TRIDGE
    tridge.com

    tridge.com

  • NZHOPS logo
    Reference 34
    NZHOPS
    nzhops.co.nz

    nzhops.co.nz

  • HOPUNION logo
    Reference 35
    HOPUNION
    hopunion.com

    hopunion.com

  • GLOBALHOPINSURE logo
    Reference 36
    GLOBALHOPINSURE
    globalhopinsure.org

    globalhopinsure.org

  • USDA logo
    Reference 37
    USDA
    usda.gov

    usda.gov

  • CERVECEROSMEX logo
    Reference 38
    CERVECEROSMEX
    cervecerosmex.org

    cervecerosmex.org

  • BREWERSASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 39
    BREWERSASSOCIATION
    brewersassociation.org

    brewersassociation.org

  • CRAFTBREWERS logo
    Reference 40
    CRAFTBREWERS
    craftbrewers.org

    craftbrewers.org

  • GLOBALBREWDATA logo
    Reference 41
    GLOBALBREWDATA
    globalbrewdata.com

    globalbrewdata.com

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