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Hop cones and lupulin market in MERCOSUR

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for hop cones and lupulin in MERCOSUR fluctuated from 2018 to 2020, starting at 3 574 t in 2018 and reaching 3 639 t in 2020. Growing interest in craft beer in Brazil boosted demand for hops, leading to higher imports and a market volume of 3 785 t in 2019. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, reducing imports of fresh hop cones and causing a market decline. Concurrently, initiatives to develop local production began, including a partnership between research institute Epagri and brewer Ambev, setting the stage for future domestic supply growth.

Post-pandemic, market volume jumped to 4 861 t in 2021, fueled by recovering demand and increased hop imports. National hop production in Brazil rose by 160% that year, though from a small base, aided by mechanization and better processing. In the following two years, market volume dropped to 3 280 t in 2023, as imports of fresh hop cones continued to fall. Local production kept expanding, with cultivation reaching new regions like Minas Gerais and large-scale growers like Tatu Hops consolidating, but this could not fully compensate for the import decrease.

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 MERCOSUR
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil 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 Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil 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 Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil 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 MERCOSUR

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

Hop cones and lupulin production in MERCOSUR has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production remained stable at 482.9 tonnes compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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 MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market showed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 tonnes, then peaked in 2017 with a 7.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 13 tonnes of hop cones and lupulin, down 50.4% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 86.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 597.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.4%)	597.1%	(50.4%)	(22.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (27.6% of exports in kind), Bolivia (26.9% of exports in kind), and Germany (4.2% of exports in kind) were the largest buyers of hop cones and lupulin from MERCOSUR, together accounting for 58.7% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their minimum in 2018 at 56 000 US dollars, then peaked in 2019 at 511 000 US dollars, with a 9.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR exported 190 000 US dollars of hop cones and lupulin, a sharp contraction of 62.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 83.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 809.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.5%)	809.0%	(62.8%)	(17.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States (32.7% of exports in value terms), Bolivia (18.2% of exports in value terms), and Germany (3.5% of exports in value terms) formed the core of exports in value terms, together taking 54.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hop cones and lupulin to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, cross-border shipments of hop cones and lupulin to MERCOSUR declined. Imports peaked in 2019 at 3 330 tonnes, then fell to 3 169 tonnes in 2020, a 4.8% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 45.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 42.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.4%	7.5%	(4.8%)	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017 to 2020, Germany and the United States clearly dominated the partner structure for imports in kind, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, MERCOSUR's hop cones and lupulin imports declined. Imports reached their maximum in 2019 at 50 879 000 US dollars, then decreased to 46 084 000 US dollars in 2020, a limited reduction of 9.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 51.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 47.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.1%	13.8%	(9.4%)	14.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany and the United States were the core markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 95.2% of total flows, whereas other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io