Netherlands: Hop Market 2025

Hop Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch hop market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. Hop consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hop Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, hop production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Hop production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the average yield of hops in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the hop harvested area in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to hop production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hop Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of hops increased by 169% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 3,264%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, hop exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 923% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for hop exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, hop exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +196.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+156.7% per year) and Germany (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for hops exports from the Netherlands, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +148.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+109.8% per year) and Germany (+31.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hop export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -40.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Austria (+66.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hop Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of hops were imported into the Netherlands; growing by 101% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 299%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hop imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 339%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of hop imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 85% share of total imports. The UK, Poland, Canada and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +225,233.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hop suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and New Zealand ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Poland and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +142,052.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hop import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -36.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 66% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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