Hop cones and lupulin market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The hop cones and lupulin market in the CIS grew from 3 836 t in 2018 to 4 132 t in 2020, supported by high import dependence with key suppliers from Germany, Belarus, and the United States. The market featured various product forms, including crushed, powdered, and pelletized hops with high lupulin content.

Market volume dipped slightly to 4 084 t in 2021 amid continued reliance on imports, which covered about 97% of demand. A sharp recovery followed in 2022, with the market reaching 4 698 t, driven by a substantial increase in hop imports at the start of the year, particularly from Germany. This period also saw growing interest from large businesses in domestic hop farming, marked by the launch of a deep-processing hop workshop in St. Petersburg and the start of construction on a hop complex in Chuvashia.

In 2023, the market contracted significantly to 3 266 t. This decline coincided with a global reduction in hop production in major supplier countries like the United States and Germany, coupled with a worldwide decrease in hopping rates in brewing, which lowered demand. Although Russia's gross hop harvest rose by 35% in 2023, domestic production still met only about 5% of the requirement, while import supplies fell. Construction of a modern hop complex in Chuvashia, scheduled for launch in November 2024, continued, aiming to reduce import dependence in the medium term.

Production hop cones and lupulin in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of hop cones and lupulin, 2017-2020

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

Hop cones and lupulin production in the CIS has grown for the second year in a row. In 2019, output stood at 205.0 tonnes, but by 2020 it had risen to 221.1 tonnes, marking a 7.9% increase. Looking back to 2017, production has expanded by 27.1% overall, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%. The lowest point was in 2018, when only 144.0 tonnes were produced, representing a 17.2% drop from the previous year. However, 2019 saw the strongest rebound, with a 42.4% surge in output.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market experienced some fluctuations during this period. In 2018, the value of hop cones and lupulin production hit its lowest at 2 824 thousand US dollars, but by 2020 it had doubled to 5 571 thousand US dollars. Compared to 2019, the 2020 figure shows a 15.2% rise. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, with a 13.3% decrease, while 2019 recorded the most significant growth at 71.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports hop cones and lupulin from CIS

Exports in kind, t

CIS exports of hop cones and lupulin reached 163 tonnes in 2020, up 33.4% from the previous year. Since 2017, exports have grown by 53.7%, translating to an average annual increase of 15.4%. The only notable dip was in 2019, when exports fell by 3.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Turkmenistan were the primary destinations for CIS hop cones and lupulin exports, together accounting for 4.4% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

CIS exports of hop cones and lupulin have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the value of these exports stood at 4 108 thousand US dollars, a 42.4% jump from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value has more than doubled, rising by 106.9% with an average annual growth rate of 27.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, CIS hop cones and lupulin exports reached a diverse range of markets. Ukraine was the largest buyer, accounting for 18.6% of export value, followed by Turkmenistan at 1.8% and the United Arab Emirates at 0.7%. Together, these three countries made up 21.1% of total export value, with numerous other countries holding smaller but still meaningful shares.

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

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

Imports hop cones and lupulin to CIS

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, CIS imports of hop cones and lupulin rebounded in 2020. Import volume reached 4 074 tonnes, up 7.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 5.2% overall, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 3 787 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with an 11.1% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and Czechia remained the top suppliers of hop cones and lupulin to the CIS. Germany alone accounted for 59.2% of import volume, with the United States at 7.2% and Czechia at 7.1%. Together, these three countries supplied 73.5% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, CIS imports of hop cones and lupulin were valued at 50 485 thousand US dollars, a 5.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 11.6%, with an average annual rise of 3.7%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.1%, while 2018 saw the biggest increase at 8.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United States, and Czechia dominated CIS imports of hop cones and lupulin in value terms. Germany contributed 65.0% of import value, the United States 13.1%, and Czechia 8.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 86.6% of total import value.

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

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