The United States leads global hops production with 56.48 thousand metric tons. Ethiopia and Germany follow closely, both with productions around 51 thousand metric tons. The United States saw a 3.1% increase year-on-year, whereas Germany showed a more substantial 3.95% rise. In contrast, China and several European countries witnessed declines, including a dramatic 13.48% drop in the UK. Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Slovakia also reported considerable decreases. In terms of five-year CAGR, Germany and Albania displayed notable growth, while traditional producers like the UK and China faced shrinkage.
Future trends in global hops production may include:
- A continued shift towards sustainable and organic hops cultivation, driven by rising demand for craft beers.
- Increasing hops production in emerging markets such as Ethiopia, potentially outpacing traditional European producers.
- Potential disruptions in supply chains due to climate change, impacting yields in key regions.
Top countries in Hops Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 56,480 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ethiopia | 50,990 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 50,730 | 2023 | +2.41% | +3.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 6,840 | 2023 | +0.59% | +5.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 China | 6,290 | 2023 | -2.87% | -2.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3,940 | 2023 | +2.18% | +4.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 2,830 | 2023 | +1.4% | -1.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Albania | 2,560 | 2023 | +2.93% | +3.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 North Korea | 1,980 | 2023 | -0.15% | -0.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 904 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.63% | View data |
