Hop cones exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hop cones by the United States reached $5.2 million in 2024 (321 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 51 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 321 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 424 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 488 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 440 t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 853 t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 750 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 825 t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 1.3K t |
Where the United States exports hop cones to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (43%), Belgium (13%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 43% |
| Belgium | $657K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $455K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $349K | 6.7% |
| Australia | $347K | 6.7% |
| Japan | $278K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $206K | 3.9% |
| Canada | $178K | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $151K | 2.9% |
| Guyana | $136K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.29 per kg, 65% above the world average of $9.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hop cones imports to the United States
The United States imported $3.9 million of hop cones in 2024 (206 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $3.0M | 75% |
| Germany | $764K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $174K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $34K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1210.10: Hop cones: neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of hop cones exported by the United States?
The United States exported hop cones worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 321 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 51 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy hop cones from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of hop cones per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.29 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $9.87 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 exports of hop cones from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2017 at $17.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import hop cones?
Yes. The United States imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hop cones?
The HS code for hop cones is subheading 1210.10. 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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