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Hop cones and lupulin market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The hop market in Argentina remained heavily reliant on imports, which historically accounted for around 80% of supply, while domestic production centered in Patagonia covered the remainder. Between 2018 and 2023, total market volume fluctuated, peaking at over 1 300 tons in 2020 before dropping to 1 095 tons in 2023. The decline in 2023 was partly driven by structural oversupply in the global hop market, which reduced import flows into the country.

In 2024, imports fell further to 455 tons as local production gained momentum. Researchers introduced new vacuum-packed hop formats to support small craft brewers, while cultivation trials expanded into non-traditional regions like Córdoba and Entre Ríos. Breeding programs aimed at developing drought-tolerant varieties, and major hop suppliers such as BarthHaas and Crosby Hops enhanced their product portfolios. Growing tourism in areas like Villa de Merlo also boosted demand for regional craft beers, encouraging the use of locally grown hops.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production hop cones and lupulin in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina maintained the 17th position globally in terms of hop cones and lupulin production volume.

Top producers of hop cones and lupulin, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of hop cones and lupulin, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Argentina's production of hop cones and lupulin increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 482.9 t, showing minimal change compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	0.2%	0.4%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hop cones and lupulin from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Argentina exported 1.5 t of hop cones and lupulin, with minimal change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 92.9%, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -58.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(58.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia and Paraguay were the primary buyers of hop cones and lupulin from Argentina, together accounting for 82.1% of total exports in kind, while other countries made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Argentina's hop cones and lupulin exports amounted to 12 000 US dollars, showing no significant difference compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 95.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of -64.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(64.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bolivia consistently represented 71.5% of total exports in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market, with the rest distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hop cones and lupulin to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.5-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Argentina imported 844.7 t of hop cones and lupulin, marking a significant gain of 54.4% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 142.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	142.5%	(7.1%)	54.4%	51.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States clearly dominated Argentina's imports of hop cones and lupulin in kind, accounting for 78.3% of total flows, with other countries holding significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and reached their highest in 2020, with a 2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Argentina imported hop cones and lupulin worth 12 000 US dollars, which is 51.9% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 22.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 70.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.1%	(22.0%)	51.9%	26.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant source for Argentina's imports in value terms, with a share of 80.4% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io