Austria: Hop Market 2025

Hop Market Size in Austria

The Austrian hop market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.4% against 2018 indices. Hop consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hop Production in Austria

In value terms, hop production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. Hop production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of hops in Austria soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 16% against 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The hop yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 Austria amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to hop production attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Hop Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of hops were exported from Austria; with a decrease of -22% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hop exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 138%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for hop exports from Austria, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, hop exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X kg), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +53.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+49.8% per year) and the UK (+105.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for hops exports from Austria, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +63.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+131.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (+55.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hop export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 192% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hop Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, imports of hops into Austria surged to X tons, with an increase of 32% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 177%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hop imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of hop to Austria, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia (X tons), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+29.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hops to Austria, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 3.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.5% per year) and Slovenia (+17.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hop import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -41.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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