Hop cones production by country
World production of hop cones reached 158,405 t in 2024, up 15% over ten years. The largest producers were Germany (29.4%), Ethiopia (26.3%), United States (24.9%), together 81% of the world total. It was harvested from 95,805 ha, an average yield of 1.7 t/ha.
- World production, 2024
- 158,405 t
- 10-year change
- +15%
- Producing countries
- 24
- World average yield
- 1.65 t/ha
World production, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Map of hop cones production, 2024
Share of the world total. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
Producers ranked, 2024
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | 10-year change | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 46,500 | 29.4% | +21% | 2.3 |
| 2 | Ethiopia E | 41,660 | 26.3% | +12% | 1.2 |
| 3 | United States | 39,500 | 24.9% | +23% | 2.2 |
| 4 | China E | 7,951 | 5.02% | +0.1% | 2.9 |
| 5 | Czechia | 6,490 | 4.10% | +4.6% | 1.3 |
| 6 | Poland | 2,950 | 1.86% | +8.7% | 1.7 |
| 7 | Slovenia | 2,270 | 1.43% | 0.0% | 1.4 |
| 8 | North Korea I | 2,022 | 1.28% | +0.2% | 0.4 |
| 9 | Albania E | 1,854 | 1.17% | +9.1% | 0.8 |
| 10 | Spain | 1,110 | 0.70% | +16% | 1.7 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | 1,095 | 0.69% | +156% | 1.6 |
| 12 | New Zealand E | 932 | 0.59% | +8.4% | 2.5 |
| 13 | France | 670 | 0.42% | +5.3% | 1.2 |
| 14 | Japan E | 646 | 0.41% | −6.5% | 2.1 |
| 15 | Australia E | 621 | 0.39% | +38% | 2.3 |
| 16 | Argentina I | 497 | 0.31% | +9.7% | 1.2 |
| 17 | South Africa E | 472 | 0.30% | +9.8% | 1.1 |
| 18 | Ukraine E | 400 | 0.25% | +33% | 1.3 |
| 19 | Austria | 320 | 0.20% | −35% | 1.1 |
| 20 | Romania | 150 | 0.09% | −44% | 0.7 |
| 21 | Italy | 120 | 0.08% | — | 1.7 |
| 22 | Russia I | 111 | 0.07% | −63% | 1.6 |
| 23 | Serbia E | 33 | 0.02% | +32% | 1.3 |
| 24 | Switzerland | 31 | 0.02% | −8.8% | 1.5 |
E = estimated by FAO, I = imputed by FAO, X = from an external organisation; other figures are official.
How concentrated is production?
The largest producer, Germany, accounts for 29.4% of the world total in 2024; the five largest for 89.7% and the ten largest for 96.2%.
| Year | Top 5 share | Top 10 share | Countries with data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 83.5% | 92.8% | 27 |
| 2005 | 83.1% | 92.9% | 27 |
| 2010 | 86.9% | 94.0% | 28 |
| 2015 | 88.7% | 95.5% | 28 |
| 2020 | 89.5% | 96.2% | 25 |
| 2024 | 89.7% | 96.2% | 24 |
By continent, 2024
| Continent | Production | Share of world | Share in 2014 | 10-year change | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 64,104 t | 40.5% | 40.3% | +16% | 15 |
| Africa | 42,132 t | 26.6% | 27.4% | +12% | 2 |
| North and Central America | 39,500 t | 24.9% | 23.4% | +23% | 1 |
| Asia | 10,619 t | 6.7% | 7.7% | −0.3% | 3 |
| Oceania | 1,553 t | 1.0% | 1.0% | +18% | 2 |
| South America | 497 t | 0.3% | 0.3% | +9.7% | 1 |
Sums of country figures; the world total also includes countries without a continent assignment, so shares may not add up to 100%.
Fastest growing and declining producers, 2014–2024
Countries with at least 0.5% of world production in 2024, change over ten years.
Growing
| United Kingdom | 1,095 t | +156% |
| United States | 39,500 t | +23% |
| Germany | 46,500 t | +21% |
| Spain | 1,110 t | +16% |
| Ethiopia | 41,660 t | +12% |
Area harvested and yields
The world average yield was 1.65 t/ha in 2024.
- Production, 2014–2024
- +15%
- Harvested area
- +16%
- Average yield
- −0.7%
- World area, 2024
- 95,805 ha
The increase came from a larger harvested area while average yields fell.
World area harvested, 1961–2024 (hectares)
Highest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| China | 2.9 | +77% |
| New Zealand | 2.5 | +50% |
| Germany | 2.3 | +37% |
| United States | 2.2 | +32% |
| Spain | 1.7 | +3.3% |
Lowest yields
| Country | Yield, t/ha | vs world |
|---|---|---|
| North Korea | 0.4 | −75% |
| Albania | 0.8 | −54% |
| Ethiopia | 1.2 | −26% |
| Czechia | 1.3 | −19% |
| Slovenia | 1.4 | −17% |
Among countries with at least 0.5% of world production. Yield = production ÷ harvested area; it depends on climate, varieties, irrigation and how the crop is counted, so it is not a measure of efficiency alone.
Long-term trend, 1961–2024
- Average growth per year, 1961–2024
- +1.3%
- Average growth per year, last 10 years
- +1.4%
- Record year
- 2021 177,508 t
- Largest yearly fall
- 2022 −17%
| Decade | Average per year | vs previous decade |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s (1961–1969) | 90,809 t | — |
| 1970s | 109,939 t | +21% |
| 1980s | 118,388 t | +7.7% |
| 1990s | 128,191 t | +8.3% |
| 2000s | 124,656 t | −2.8% |
| 2010s | 139,393 t | +12% |
| 2020s (2020–2024) | 164,315 t | +18% |
Production per person, 2024
World production of hop cones was 0.02 kg per person in 2024. The highest figures, among countries with at least 1 million inhabitants:
| # | Country | kg per person | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slovenia | 1.07 | 2,270 t |
| 2 | Albania | 0.66 | 1,854 t |
| 3 | Czechia | 0.60 | 6,490 t |
| 4 | Germany | 0.55 | 46,500 t |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 0.32 | 41,660 t |
| 6 | New Zealand | 0.18 | 932 t |
| 7 | United States | 0.11 | 39,500 t |
| 8 | Poland | 0.08 | 2,950 t |
| 9 | North Korea | 0.08 | 2,022 t |
| 10 | Austria | 0.04 | 320 t |
Production divided by population (FAOSTAT population estimates, 2024). Production per person is not consumption: countries export, import and use crops for feed, processing and industry.
International trade, 2024
- World exports
- 52,836 t
- Export value
- USD 719 m
- Exports as share of production
- 33%
- Average export price
- 13.61 USD/kg
Germany was the largest exporter with 46.1% of the quantity reported by exporting countries; Germany was the largest importer with 13.6%. World exports grew 31% over ten years.
World exports, 2000–2024 (tonnes)
Largest exporters
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 24,340 | 46.1% | USD 269 m | 11.04 | +33% |
| 2 | United States | 11,618 | 22.0% | USD 250 m | 21.56 | +64% |
| 3 | Czechia | 4,582 | 8.7% | USD 69.7 m | 15.21 | +14% |
| 4 | France | 2,486 | 4.7% | USD 5.2 m | 2.11 | +426% |
| 5 | Ireland | 1,635 | 3.1% | USD 256,000 | 0.16 | — |
| 6 | Belgium | 1,536 | 2.9% | USD 46.1 m | 29.98 | +412% |
| 7 | Poland | 1,376 | 2.6% | USD 10.7 m | 7.75 | +53% |
| 8 | Slovenia | 1,313 | 2.5% | USD 16.0 m | 12.20 | −28% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 872 | 1.7% | USD 8.0 m | 9.18 | −22% |
| 10 | Australia | 765 | 1.4% | USD 17.9 m | 23.36 | +15% |
Largest importers
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share | Value | USD/kg | 10-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6,882 | 13.6% | USD 71.4 m | 10.37 | +38% |
| 2 | China | 4,266 | 8.4% | USD 53.5 m | 12.54 | +26% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 3,691 | 7.3% | USD 68.5 m | 18.55 | +49% |
| 4 | Japan | 3,578 | 7.1% | USD 49.7 m | 13.88 | +11% |
| 5 | Russia | 3,091 | 6.1% | USD 35.6 m | 11.53 | +4.6% |
| 6 | United States | 3,022 | 6.0% | USD 52.3 m | 17.29 | −8.5% |
| 7 | Belgium | 2,601 | 5.1% | USD 60.3 m | 23.20 | +195% |
| 8 | Brazil | 2,450 | 4.8% | USD 35.5 m | 14.50 | +32% |
| 9 | Canada | 2,271 | 4.5% | USD 43.7 m | 19.24 | +82% |
| 10 | Italy | 1,977 | 3.9% | USD 10.5 m | 5.32 | −38% |
FAOSTAT detailed trade data (Crops and livestock products trade, release of 23 July 2026): quantities in tonnes and values in current US dollars as reported by countries; exports include re-exports. Shares are of the total reported by all exporting or importing countries. World exports and imports do not match because of timing, valuation (exports FOB, imports CIF) and gaps in reporting. Processed products such as juices, dried or canned goods are separate items.
Questions and answers
Which country produces the most hop cones?
Germany was the largest producer in 2024 with 46,500 t, 29.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
What is the world production of hop cones?
World production was 158,405 t in 2024, +15% compared with 2014.
Which countries produce the most hop cones?
In 2024: Germany (46,500 t, 29.4%), Ethiopia (41,660 t, 26.3%), United States (39,500 t, 24.9%), China (7,951 t, 5.0%), Czechia (6,490 t, 4.1%). Together they account for 89.7% of the world total.
What is the average yield of hop cones?
The world average was 1.65 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (158,405 t from 95,805 ha harvested).
Which country exports the most hop cones?
Germany exported 24,340 t in 2024, 46.1% of reported world exports, worth USD 269 m, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Which country imports the most hop cones?
Germany imported 6,882 t in 2024, 13.6% of reported world imports.
Where does this data come from?
Production and area figures are from FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (dataset Crops and livestock products, release of 23 December 2025). Shares, rankings, changes and averages are calculated by Husfarm.
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About the data
- Figures are production in tonnes as reported to or estimated by FAO for each calendar year; the latest year is 2024.
- Letters next to a country mark figures that are not official national data: E estimated by FAO, I imputed by FAO (filled in by a statistical model), X taken from an external organisation. Treat them as approximate.
- Shares are relative to the FAO world total; ten-year changes compare 2024 with 2014; yield is production divided by area harvested; average growth per year is the compound annual rate between the two years.
- Country series on Husfarm start in 2000; the world series starts in 1961.
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How to cite: FAO (2025). FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products — Hop cones. Retrieved via Husfarm, https://husfarm.com/production/hop-cones/. Licence CC BY 4.0.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.