Australia and Oceania: Hop Market 2025

Hop Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The hop market in Australia and Oceania declined modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hop Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, hop production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +0.8%).

The average hop yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 2.2%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of hops production in Australia and Oceania contracted modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Hop Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Hop exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 130%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hop exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 169%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons), distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons) represented the main exporters of hops, together making up 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +33.2%).

In value terms, the largest hop supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X) and Australia ($X).

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -17.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+4.1%).

Hop Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Hop imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 33% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, hop imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Australia was the major importer of hops in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up a 22% share of total imports.

Imports into Australia increased at an average annual rate of +19.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (+32.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +32.0% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-7.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hops in Australia and Oceania, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

In Australia, hop imports increased at an average annual rate of +27.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hop import price increased by +12.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.5%).

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