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Hop cones and lupulin market in Eastern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for hop cones and lupulin in Eastern Asia fluctuated between 18 000 t and 19 900 t from 2018 to 2023, with domestic production remaining stable at around 10 600 t per year. Changes in total market size were largely attributable to varying import levels, which saw significant swings over the period.

Imports fell to 7 686 t in 2019 before recovering to 9 300 t in 2020, then declined again to 7 670 t in 2023. Exports, while modest, increased from 110 t in 2018 to 254 t in 2023. Preliminary data for 2024 indicates imports of 8 131 t and exports of 240 t.

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 Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, t
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

After two years of decline, hop cones and lupulin production in Eastern Asia rebounded. In 2020, the region produced 10,670 tonnes, marking a modest 1.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 2.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 0.7%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 10,476 tonnes, with that year also seeing the steepest decline of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(2.4%)	1.9%	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Hop cones and lupulin production in Eastern Asia has now grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the value of this output reached $68,961,000, reflecting a 6.5% year-on-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production value surged by 20.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	11.6%	6.5%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hop cones and lupulin from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, hop cones and lupulin exports from Eastern Asia amounted to 71 tonnes, representing a sharp 37.6% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports plummeted by 60.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -26.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 39.2%, while 2019 saw a slight increase of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.2%)	3.9%	(37.6%)	(26.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Germany, and India were the top buyers of hop cones and lupulin from Eastern Asia, accounting for 19.7%, 15.6%, and 15.4% of exports in volume, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 50.7% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Hop cones and lupulin exports from Eastern Asia were valued at $0.5 million in 2020, showing a sharp 34.8% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 51.6%, with a CAGR of -21.5%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 37.5%, while 2019 experienced an 18.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.5%)	18.8%	(34.8%)	(21.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, hop cones and lupulin exports in value terms were spread across numerous countries. Brazil, Germany, and India led the way, contributing 16.8%, 14.2%, and 13.3% of export value, respectively. Combined, these three accounted for 44.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hop cones and lupulin to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Eastern Asia imported 9,300 tonnes of hop cones and lupulin in 2020, a solid 21.0% increase year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 6.6%, with a CAGR of 2.1%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 7,686 tonnes, which also saw the biggest decline of 16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	(16.8%)	21.0%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Czechia dominated hop cones and lupulin imports into Eastern Asia in volume terms, together making up 81.9% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, hop cones and lupulin imports into Eastern Asia totaled $105.6 million, up 24.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 13%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $85.0 million, with that year also experiencing the largest decline of 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	(18.9%)	24.2%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the main sources for hop cones and lupulin imports into Eastern Asia in value terms were Germany, Czechia, and the United States, accounting for 48.8%, 25.6%, and 19.5% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 93.9% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io