Hop cones trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hop cones was worth $52.7 million in 2024, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 41% since 2017, and down 30% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $75.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $72.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $82.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $92.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $82.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $88.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $88.9M | 10.3K t |
Top hop cones exporting countries
Exports are led by the Czech Republic (19%), Poland (16%) and Slovenia (15%). 51 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $10.0M | 19% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 16% |
| Slovenia | $7.7M | 15% |
| France | $5.6M | 11% |
| United States | $5.2M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 9.5% |
| New Zealand | $3.7M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $855K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $822K | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 61% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and the United States. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 84% across 89 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $32.4M | 61% |
| United Kingdom | $7.7M | 15% |
| United States | $3.9M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $845K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $758K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $751K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $455K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $397K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $392K | 0.7% |
| France | $365K | 0.7% |
| Lesotho | $344K | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $23.87 per kg and Poland $5.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1210.10: Hop cones: neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets. HS 1210 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hop cones?
The Czech Republic exported $10.0 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Poland (16%) and Slovenia (15%). In all, 51 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hop cones?
Germany imported $32.4 million in 2024, 61% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (15%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 84%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hop cones?
It was worth $52.7 million in 2024, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $92.7 million. 51 countries reported exports and 89 reported imports.
What is the average price of hop cones per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $23.87 per kg and Poland $5.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hop cones?
The HS code for hop cones is subheading 1210.10, in chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1210 page.
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