Hops Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 8.64 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 11.95 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 6.70 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Europe |
| Largest Market | North America |
Hops Market Analysis
The Hops Market size is estimated at USD 8.64 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 11.95 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- The hop plant is a member of the cannabaeceae family, mainly used in bittering, flavoring, and as stability agents in beer. Hops are also used for several purposes in other beverages and medicinal herbs. A transitional shift in the demand for bittering hops from aroma varieties and a positive trajectory in the growth of craft breweries across the world are driving the global hops market.
- According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the United States continues to be the leading supplier with a 96% market share. Hong Kong re-exported 72% of its hop imports to other markets in the region, retaining 28% for local breweries. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic beer sales were stable, reaching USD 867 million in 2022, and will grow to USD 1.1 billion by 2026. The steady growth of beer sales is likely to encourage more local breweries to boost their production, increasing demand for US-quality hops. This will boost the growth of the hops market in the coming years.
- Europe was the fastest-growing market in 2021, with the United Kingdom and France leading the regional market. The United Kingdom imported 1,279 metric tons of hop cones in 2021, followed by France, with total imports of 684 metric tons during the same year. Apart from imported hops, Europe has also witnessed a steady revival in the cultivation of hops in Germany, where the production stood at 8.7 million metric tons in 2020, which has increased compared to the previous year. These factors are boosting the region to grow in the coming years.
Hops Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Hops Market according to our research experts:
Craft Beer is Elevating the Demand for Bittering Hops
- As craft breweries expand globally, the demand for bittering hops has significantly shifted away from aromatic varietals, dominating the fresh or dried hop market. According to a study by the Worldwide Brewing Alliance, beer is the most consumed alcoholic drink globally and the third most consumed after water and tea. The global hops market is anticipated to rise considerably during the forecast period.
- In 2021, the market was growing at a steady rate, and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon. In the United States, the retail craft brewery market was valued at USD 26.8 billion in 2021, witnessing a growth of 8% in volume sales and accounting for 13.1% of the total beer market in the United States in terms of volume. Simultaneously, the number of craft breweries in the United States grew to 9,118 in 2021, a 4.4% increase over 8,905 in 2020, as per the Brewers Association.
- Moreover, according to a study by Barth-Haas, the demand for aromatic hops and production slightly decreased due to the pandemic in the country when compared to the previous year of 2019 (Perle with 5,481 metric tons, Mandarina Bavaria with 673 metric tons, and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh with 757 metric tons). However, the production of bittering hops such as Polaris and Herkules increased in the year 2020, respectively, during the same year.
- The growing inclination of consumers toward craft beer resulted in the establishment of 213 new craft breweries in 2020 in the United States. As a result, the growing demand for craft beer is inflicting a positive impact on the demand for bittering hops, especially in the United States and Germany, thus, driving the overall hop market.
Europe - The Fastest Growing Market
- Europe was the fastest-growing market for hops in 2022, which is determined by both growing imports and an expansion in the area under hop cultivation, driven by an ever-growing demand for beer. Germany is the world's second-biggest producer of hops after the United States. However, the heatwaves and drought of the summer severely affected production, particularly of early-maturing varieties in 2022.
- The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted local beer brewers' hops and equipment supplies, forcing them to seek domestic alternatives as they strived to keep their range of beers flowing. Three brewing companies collaborated to block Russian brewers' access to US and European hops, which allowed Russian businesses to expand in the hops market while foreign rivals vacated the market.
- The import market is dominated by the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany, each importing a total of 1,279, 684, and 631 metric tons of hops in 2021, respectively. Moreover, Europe is the largest beer-consuming region in the world, with the Czech Republic holding the highest share in the per capita consumption of beet at 143.3 liters, followed by Germany with 104.2 liters per capita, Poland with 100.8 liters per capita, Ireland with 98.2 liters per capita, and others.
- Nearly 2,600 farms in the European Union grow hops, covering 26,500 ha with 60% of the total surface area used for hop-growing worldwide. Hops are grown in 14 European Union (EU) countries. Around 17,000 hectares are used for hop cultivation in Germany, accounting for 60% of the European Union's hop-growing acreage and about one-third of the surface area devoted to hop cultivation worldwide. The other main EU producers are Czech, Poland, and Slovenia. As a result, the demand for hops in the region also rose significantly and is further anticipated to witness robust growth during the forecast period.
Hops Market News
- January 2023: BarthHaas launched an all-new company website where hop services providers can present their extensive portfolio in an updated design and very clearly structured form. Hence, searching for information about the company, its products, and its services will be easier and more intuitive.
- January 2023: Crosby Hops, an integrated hop grower, processor, and merchant, announced the official expansion of its product offerings to include cryogenically processed lupulin pellets. Its new CGX concentrated pellets are available in several varieties, which makes it possible to brew aggressively-hopped beers that can improve yields and margins while reducing the environmental footprint of production.
Hops Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definitions
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
4.4 Value Chain Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Geography
5.1.1 North America
5.1.1.1 United States
5.1.1.1.1 Production Analysis
5.1.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.1.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.1.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.1.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.1.2 Canada
5.1.1.2.1 Production Analysis
5.1.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.1.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.1.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.1.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2 Europe
5.1.2.1 Germany
5.1.2.1.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.1.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.2.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2.2 United Kingdom
5.1.2.2.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.2.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.2.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2.3 Russia
5.1.2.3.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.3.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.2.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2.4 Czech Republic
5.1.2.4.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.4.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.2.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.4.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2.5 Belgium
5.1.2.5.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.5.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.2.5.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.5.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.5.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2.6 Poland
5.1.2.6.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.6.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.2.6.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.6.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.6.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.2.7 Slovenia
5.1.2.7.1 Production Analysis
5.1.2.7.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.2.7.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.7.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.2.7.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.3 Asia-Pacific
5.1.3.1 China
5.1.3.1.1 Production Analysis
5.1.3.1.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.3.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.3.2 Australia
5.1.3.2.1 Production Analysis
5.1.3.2.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.3.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.3.3 Vietnam
5.1.3.3.1 Production Analysis
5.1.3.3.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.3.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.3.3.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.4 South America
5.1.4.1 Brazil
5.1.4.1.1 Production Analysis
5.1.4.1.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.4.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.4.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.4.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.5 Africa
5.1.5.1 South Africa
5.1.5.1.1 Production Analysis
5.1.5.1.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.5.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.5.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.5.1.5 Price Trend Analysis
5.1.5.2 Ethiopia
5.1.5.2.1 Production Analysis
5.1.5.2.2 Consumption Analysis & Market Size
5.1.5.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.5.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Volume & Value)
5.1.5.2.5 Price Trend Analysis
6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES & FUTURE TRENDS
Hops Industry Segmentation
Hops are the flowers of the hop plant Humulus lupulus, which are primarily used as a bittering, flavoring, and stability agent in beer. For the purpose of the study, fresh or dried hop cones with the HS code 121010, as per the UN Comtrade statistical database, have been considered under the scope.
The global hops market is segmented by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America and Africa). The report includes production analysis (volume), consumption analysis (value and volume), export analysis (value and volume), import analysis (value and volume), and price trend analysis.
The report offers the market size and forecast in both value (USD million) and volume (metric ton).
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Hops Market Research FAQs
How big is the Hops Market?
The Hops Market size is expected to reach USD 8.64 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.70% to reach USD 11.95 billion by 2029.
What is the current Hops Market size?
In 2024, the Hops Market size is expected to reach USD 8.64 billion.
Which is the fastest growing region in Hops Market?
Europe is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Hops Market?
In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Hops Market.
What years does this Hops Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Hops Market size was estimated at USD 8.10 billion. The report covers the Hops Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Hops Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Hops Industry Report
Statistics for the 2024 Hops market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Hops analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
