Hops imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hops by South Africa reached $7.9 million in 2024 (526 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.9M | 526 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 526 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 309 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 434 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 213 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 318 t |
Where South Africa imports hops from
Germany alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.8M | 61% |
| United States | $2.9M | 37% |
| Namibia | $115K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.3% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1210
| 1210.20 | Hop cones: ground, powdered or in the form of pellets: lupulin | 100% |
| 1210.10 | Hop cones: neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.10 per kg, close to the world average of $14.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hops exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported hops worth $3.0 million (214 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (22%), Kenya (18%), Tanzania (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $655K | 22% |
| Kenya | $545K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $447K | 15% |
| Lesotho | $311K | 10% |
| Mozambique | $307K | 10% |
| Zambia | $238K | 8% |
| Uganda | $155K | 5.2% |
| Nigeria | $148K | 5% |
| Eswatini | $61K | 2% |
| Namibia | $39K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin.
Common questions
What is the value of hops imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported hops worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 526 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply hops to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the United States (37%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of hops per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.88 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of hops to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export hops?
Yes. South Africa exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hops?
The HS code for hops is heading 1210. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 1210.20 (100% of the value) and 1210.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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