Hop cones and lupulin market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for hop cones and lupulin contracted from 879.5 t in 2018 to 747.2 t in 2023. Following a decline to 775.6 t in 2019, volume stabilized in 2020 before a sharp drop to 619.3 t in 2021. A partial recovery occurred over the next two years, reaching 704.1 t in 2022 and 747.2 t in 2023.

In 2024, the EU introduced mandatory certification for hops and hop products through Implementing Regulation 2024/601 and Delegated Regulation 2024/602, effective from August 1, to ensure minimum quality standards across marketing stages. The Mühlviertler Hopfenbaugenossenschaft, Austria's leading hop grower cooperative, reported a below-average harvest of 218 t but achieved very high quality, with 98.56% of the crop graded top class. Industry events reflected sustained interest in regional products, supporting the hop and beer sector.

Production hop cones and lupulin in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria ranked 18th globally in terms of hop cones and lupulin production volume.

Top producers of hop cones and lupulin, 2017-2020

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

After two years of growth, Austria's production of hop cones and lupulin declined. In 2020, the country produced 500.0 t, which was 3.8% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 13.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 520.0 t, with the largest year-on-year increase of 13.0% also occurring that year.

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

Exports hop cones and lupulin from Austria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's exports of hop cones and lupulin amounted to 3.1 t, marking a sharp decline of 44.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 62.7%, representing an average annual decrease of 28.0%. The largest drop occurred in 2018 at 56.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 55.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Cuba, Canada, and Switzerland were the main destinations for Austria's hop cones and lupulin exports, together accounting for 56.0% of total export volume. Cuba represented 20.4%, Canada 18.0%, and Switzerland 17.6% of exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Austria's hop cones and lupulin exports were valued at 58 K $ US, a dramatic fall of 43.0% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 45 K $ US, with the largest decline of 71.8% occurring that year. The largest increase was in 2019 at 128.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Canada were the largest buyers of Austrian hop cones and lupulin in value terms, together forming 59.5% of total exports. Switzerland accounted for 24.7%, Germany for 20.2%, and Canada for 14.6% of export value.

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

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

Imports hop cones and lupulin to Austria

Imports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 2.8-fold variation. In 2020, Austria imported 280.5 t of hop cones and lupulin, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 423.2 t, with the largest decline of 38.3% occurring in 2019 and the largest increase of 176.9% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Slovenia dominated Austria's imports of hop cones and lupulin in kind, together accounting for 92.3% of total import volume, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and reached their maximum in 2018, with a gap of 2.7 times between these years. In 2020, Austria imported 3 634 K $ US of hop cones and lupulin, corresponding to a year-on-year advance of 9.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 5 439 K $ US, with the largest decline of 39.2% in 2019 and the largest increase of 170.6% in 2018.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the dominant partner for Austria's imports of hop cones and lupulin in value terms, with a share of 71.1% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

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