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BarthHaas Report 2023/2024
For over 120 years the BarthHaas report has focused on the most important key factors in the industry in addition to the current political and social situation: The harvest balance of the past year.
The Industry Report of the Year
From changes in hop acreage and harvest volume, detailed key figures on alpha acid production to worldwide beer output – the BarthHaas report is the industry report of the year.
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LARGER HOP CROP AND MORE ALPHA ACID DESPITE SMALLER AREA
Key Data of the World Market
Check out the BarthHaas Report for more in-depth figures and information on last year's harvest balance, as well as the current situation in the global economy and exclusive statistics, such as the top 40 breweries worldwide.
In addition, you will gain insights into country reports of the most significant hop-growing nations.
HOP CULTIVATION AREA DECREASE
Hop Acreage
Hop Area under Cultivation
In crop year 2023 there was a decrease in the global hop cultivation area compared to the previous year, totaling 60,641 hectares. Germany's hop acreage remained stable at 20,629 ha, with a reduction in aroma hop area but an increase in bitter hop varieties. The USA's hop acreage decreased to 22,545 ha. Despite the reduction, the USA continues to lead in hop acreage, surpassing Germany by nearly 2,000 ha.
For more detailed information on hop acreage, the top 5 varieties in each country, and projected changes for 2024, please refer to the full BarthHaas Report.
SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER HOP PRODUCTION COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR
Hop Production
Harvest Yield
The crop volume in 2023 was up 12 % year on from 12,200 mt to 118,415 mt despite acreage being 3 % lower (2,050 ha). The average yield in mt/ha was within the long-term average. The alpha yield rose by 9 % (1,000 mt). The proportion of aroma hops in crop yield and alpha production fell by 3 %, while that of bitter hops increased accordingly.
The combined share of the two principal hop-growing countries, the USA and Germany, in world alpha production volume amounted to 81 % (2022: 82 %). The USA accounted for 48 % (2022: 50 %) and Germany for 33 % (2022: 32 %).
ALPHA ACID YIELD 2023 INCREASES OVERPRODUCTION
Hop Alpha Production
Hop Alpha Production
In crop year 2023, the global hop crop produced an alpha acid volume of 11,839 mt, representing a 9.4% increase year-on-year. This increase was despite a reduction in hop acreage and average overall yields. The total alpha volume harvested was approximately 1,000 mt higher than in 2022.
OVERALL DECLINE IN BEER PRODUCTION
Beer Production
World Beer Production
In 2023, world beer production fell to 1.88 bn hl, representing a decline of 1 %, or -17 m hl. In the European Union, production declined by 2.5%, with significant reductions in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland. Production in North America decreased by 2.7%, while South America saw a modest increase of 1.0%.
The Industry Report of the Year
Find the entire BarthHaas Report as a PDF here, including all figures and detailed background information.
