Japan: Hop Market 2025

Hop Market Size in Japan

The Japanese hop market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Hop consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hop Production in Japan

In value terms, hop production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 3,643% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of hops in Japan was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. The hop yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of hops were harvested in Japan; almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 0.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to hop production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Hop Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of hops, when their volume decreased by -14.3% to X kg. Overall, exports saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40%. The exports peaked at X kg in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hop exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X kg), Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) and Hong Kong SAR (X kg) were the main destinations of hop exports from Japan, together accounting for 50% of total exports. Germany and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2018 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for hop exported from Japan were India ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Ireland ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +63.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hop export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 9.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+364.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hop Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, hop imports into Japan was estimated at X tons, picking up by 9.8% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hop imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hop to Japan, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, hop imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-1.0% per year) and the United States (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest hop suppliers to Japan, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hop import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 United States (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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