BarthHaas Report – HPA

BarthHaas Report 2025/2026

HPaadMin37 — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:13:12 +0000

Each year BarthHaas publish timely statistics on the global hop and brewing industries, as well as insights into the latest agronomic and economic trends. It is one constant in a market that is always changing.

If you want to get straight to the details, you can…

Download BarthHaas Report 2025/2026 (PDF)

…or you can read our summary below.

The global hop market remains under significant pressure despite further acreage reductions. Global hop acreage fell 5% to 52,660 hectares in crop year 2025, while total crop volume declined 3% to 109,188 metric tonnes.

Germany remains the world’s largest hop-growing country, with 18,962 hectares in 2025, a year-on-year reduction of 6%. The USA followed with 17,057 hectares, down 7% from the previous year.

Global hop production fell to 109,188 metric tonnes. Despite a slight increase in average alpha acid content from 10.5 to 10.6%, the total alpha yield decreased 3% to 11,532 metric tonnes.

Global beer production fell by 1% to just below 1.9 billion hectolitres. At the same time hop demand fell by 3% to approximately 10,700 metric tonnes of alpha acid, a decline attributable not only to lower beer output but also reduced hop dosage in the brewing process and changes in beer style composition. This resulted in a surplus of approximately 1,200 metric tonnes of alpha acid, corresponding to structural surplus production of approximately 5,100 hectares.

“The global hop and beer industry is undergoing a period of far-reaching structural change,” says Thomas Raiser, CEO of BarthHaas. “A persistent surplus is compounded by changing consumer behaviour and mounting economic pressure throughout the entire value chain. What matters now is how adaptable the industry remains, all the way from hop growing to brewing.”

While the global figures reflect an industry in transition, they also point to where the real opportunities lie. Hop growers and brewers that respond with agility, invest in the right varieties, and align production with genuine demand will be best placed to thrive as the industry finds its new equilibrium.

Get in touch to discuss your brewing plans and crop 2026 hop requirements, or to learn more about the experimental hops we’re developing for the next generation of beer styles. Together, we can navigate this period of change and come out stronger on the other side.

A bit about BarthHaas:

HPA are regional representatives of the global BarthHaas group, which is the world’s largest supplier of hop products and services.

BarthHaas operates across all continents, providing support to its members along the whole value supply chain: from breeding and growing through to processing and the marketing of hops and hop products.

Their innovation centres, Barth Innovations in the UK and Haas Innovations in the US, are dedicated to research and development. We have access to their results, which means our customers can take advantage of the full potential of hops. Because your beer is our passion.

BarthHaas April 2019 Hop Science Report

Pixel3 — Thu, 16 May 2019 23:00:30 +0000

The latest instalment of the Hop Science newsletter has arrived from Dr. Christina Schoenberger of the Barth-Haas Group. With each, we gain an insight into the latest science, innovations and discoveries from research conducted worldwide. See the April 2019 report summary below.

What’s the most effective way of hunting thiols? After applying three different methods of detection, and collating a database of more than 100 newly synthesized sulphur compounds and a total of 300 compounds, these German Researchers learned the most sensitive detector was…their noses.

We’ve always known hops and yeast are good partners, but a group of Dutch Researchers have taken the relationship even further. Looking for a way to increase the production of prenylated flavonoids in different plants (such as hops), without the usual expensive extraction and enrichment processes, the group successfully used yeast to increase the components production.

Are hops affected by terroir? In trying to help brewers find a more consistent aroma and flavour profile in their hops, Belgian researchers illustrate how SNP markers can be used to trace varietal origin, but supplementary biochemical characterisation is still crucial when seeking aromatic consistency.

If you would like to discuss any of these articles further, please get in touch.

International

Owen Johnston

owen.johnston@hops.com.au

0400 126 015

National, NSW & ACT

Michael Capaldo

michael.capaldo@hops.com.au

0490 441 090

TAS & NZ

Adrian Ianculovici

adrian.ianculovici@hops.com.au

0498 648 770

WA, SA & NT

Brad Nolen

brad.nolen@hops.com.au

0417 397 364

QLD

Simeon Bonetti

simeon.bonetti@hops.com.au

0490 489 007

VIC

Phil Rutjens

phil.rutjens@hops.com.au

0421 944 849

The BarthHaas Report 2016/2017

Pixel3 — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:00:28 +0000

Each year the BarthHaas Group, of which HPA is a proud member, publish the Barth Report. This year is the celebration of the 140th edition of the report, a long-lasting constant in an industry that has gone through a process of change again and again.

The Barth Report provides timely statistics on global and regional hop agronomics, usage and trends in the hops and brewing markets.

The 2017 crop results are explored in the snapshot of Australia, and for the third year in succession, the Australian total hop acreage has increased – rising by 16% from 2016-2017. This has been made possible by HPA’s continued investment in productivity as we try to keep pace with our customers needs.

Owen Johnston talking BarthHaas Hop Report with Brews News

Pixel3 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:00:19 +0000

The BarthHaas Report has been published annually with few exceptions since 1877. Owen sat down with Matt and Pete to discuss the details.

The world has changed significantly since then, but the timely and objective reporting on events in the hop market following each crop year, remains constant.

Following the release of this year’s report, Owen Johnston spoke to Matt Kirkegaard and Pete Mitcham from Brews News, discussing international hop trends and what to expect in the not-so-distant future.

More about BarthHaas:

They are represented in all major hop growing areas across the globe and provides service to large and small brewing customers in hop production, hop processing, storage and logistics, research & development in agronomy, processing, brewing applications, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

BarthHaas Hop Report 2020/2021

Pixel3 — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:27:03 +0000

Each year BarthHaas publish timely statistics on global hop and brewing industries, as well as insights into the latest agronomic and economic trends. It is one constant in a market that has experienced unprecedented change again and again.

If you want to get straight to the details, you can…

…or you can read our summary below.

In 2020, global hop acreage increased but global production volume decreased. This is the seventh consecutive year of acreage growth. While we produce a relatively small portion of the world’s hops, the continuing expansion of our Victorian farm is contributing to this statistic. The project will bring our farming operations to almost 900 hectares capable of producing more than 2,400 metric tonnes of hops by 2024.

Much of the production volume decline can be attributed to a below-average harvest in the US. The Aussie crop also came in slightly under expectation but was consistent with the previous year. And Galaxy^® experienced an eleventh year of growth, with the exception of 2016 when we were hit with significant hail damage.

Alpha acids for Topaz and Eclipse^® were slightly above the 5-year average, while those of Galaxy^®, Vic Secret, Enigma^® and Ella were slightly below the 5-year average. Regardless, impact in beer remains strong, with this year’s average oil content coming in above the 5-year average for all varieties except Enigma^®. Read our full 2021 Crop Report here.

COVID-19 impacted the hospitality and brewing industries for the second year in a row. Thankfully, the associated decline in world beer production was only 5%, not the 8-14% that was predicted. Out of 172 beer-brewing countries, Australia was one of only 37 countries that recorded an increase in beer production.

The natural ebb in demand for hops has led to some varieties moving into surplus, while more popular varieties such as Galaxy^® are still enjoying strong demand. Any surplus is likely to return towards equilibrium once the hospitality industry eases back in to normal operating hours around the world.

A bit about BarthHaas:

HPA are regional representatives of the global BarthHaas group, which is the world’s largest supplier of hop products and services.

BarthHaas Sustainability Report 2020/2021

Pixel3 — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:48:13 +0000

As the world’s largest hop supplier, BarthHaas strive to realise their economic goals through sustainable management. In 2020, they became a signatory to the UN Global Compact, committing to act responsibly in the fight against poverty, inequality and climate change. This led BarthHaas to set themselves the target of reducing their CO² emissions by at least 30% by 2030 in their latest sustainability report.

BarthHaas are committed to sustainable growth that will positively impact future generations, and consider it their responsibility to ensure this extends along the entire value supply chain. Continuous development of the hop and brewing industries through product and process improvements while reducing their environmental footprint is central to their sustainability strategy.

If you want to get straight to the details, you can…

Ultimately, BarthHaas want to offer added value to their stakeholders through a focus on quality, innovation and collaboration while maintaining the best price-performance ratio for customers and suppliers.

A bit about BarthHaas:

HPA are regional representatives of the global BarthHaas group, which is the world’s largest supplier of hop products and services.

BarthHaas Global Sustainability Report 2020/2021

Pixel3 — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:14:55 +0000

The BarthHaas group has come together to publish our first global sustainability report. It highlights initiatives the sustainability teams at BarthHaas, Haas and HPA have accomplished in the past few years, and what we have planned for the future.

The group’s regional sustainability teams have increased communication and collaboration, sharing ideas, knowledge and resources that will inspire new initiatives and push innovation on a global scale. They plan to continue working together moving forward and see collaboration as a strength in establishing aligned sustainability strategies, while also holding each other accountable for accomplishing the goals they have set.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges faced by hop growers. The BarthHaas group is focusing efforts on reducing our environmental footprint so that future generations can continue to farm successfully. The group has been working side by side with our farms to develop hop varieties that ensure a supply security for our brewing customers. As a signatory to the UN Global Compact we pledge to operate responsibly in the global fight against climate change, inequality and poverty.

For the first time in the group’s history, we have produced a sustainability report for every continent on which we operate. The highlights of these individual reports have been combined in the global sustainability report, which includes a detailed inventory of all emissions.

BarthHaas Report 2021/2022

Pixel3 — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:20:25 +0000

If you want to get straight to the details, you can…

Download BarthHaas Report 2021/2022 (PDF)

…or you can read our summary below.

In 2021, both global hop acreage and global hop production increased. This is the eighth consecutive year of acreage growth, which is led by the US and Germany who account for 73 percent of global hop acreage. While Australia is responsible for a relatively small portion of global hop production, HPA’s Victorian farm expansion is adding to this statistic. This year marked a significant milestone, with the completion of an AUD$35million capital expansion project that involved planting 300 new hectares of in-demand Aussie hops like Eclipse^®, Galaxy^® and Vic Secret.

The global pivot towards flavour and aroma varieties has resulted in record high alpha acid levels for the third year in a row. Accordingly, our Aussie hops impact in beer is expected to remain strong, with oil content equal or above the 5-year average for all varieties. Read our full crop report here.

Above-average production volumes have led to oversupply of the market. This has become apparent through the decrease in longer-term hop contracts, and the increase in restructuring hop contracts and delaying call-offs. This surplus, coupled with an unprecedented increase in production costs, is a dangerous combination that will have to be addressed through immediate acreage adjustments.

It is likely the beer industry will shift towards equilibrium once the hospitality industry eases back into normal operating hours around the world, but the lasting effects of coronavirus are still creating production delays, supply shortages and cost increases. These challenges have only been intensified by the conflict in Ukraine, imposed by Russia.

Global beer consumption did not collapse as much as initially predicted, with many countries experiencing a significant recovery in 2021. Consequently, global beer production increased by 4 percent, but is yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

While some hops are in surplus, Aussie hops continue to enjoy strong demand from brewers everywhere. This means crop 2023 is heavily contracted, and brewers are encouraged to communicate their Aussie hop requirements to our sales team and enter into rolling hop contracts for supply security.

A bit about BarthHaas:

HPA are regional representatives of the global BarthHaas group, which is the world’s largest supplier of hop products and services.

BarthHaas 2019/2020 Hop Report

Pixel3 — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:38:35 +0000

BarthHaas, the world’s largest supplier of hop products and services, publish an annual report that provides timely statistics on the global hop industry. With each we gain an insight into the latest agronomic and economic trends. As the Australian representative of the group, we are proud to share the BarthHaas 2019/2020 Hop Report with our brewing customers.

The past year has seen its fair share of historic events. It has been rough, but it is not all bad news. World beer production continued to climb. More than half the world beer volume is brewed by China, US, Brazil, Mexico and Germany. Australia is currently ranked 28 with a beer volume output of 16,100,000 hectolitres.

Hop production also continued to climb. The main contributors to this result were the US and Germany, with smaller contributions from Poland, New Zealand and Australia. However, more than three quarters of the world hop production is currently grown in the US and Germany. Overall, there was a slight fall in the production of aroma hops to 59% of global yield, and a slight increase in the production of alpha hops to 41% of global yield. Australia’s hop production grew to 1,648 metric tonnes in 2020, which was almost entirely aroma hops.

The global 2020 crop is expected to meet reduced demand, which could be noticeable for years to come depending on the duration of the global pandemic. It is possible that beer production might decrease by 8 to 14% year on year as a result of COVID-19. Craft breweries are suffering disproportionately because of the large number who depend on selling beer on site. The hop industry will need to work side-by-side with the brewing industry to restore the balance of hop supply and demand in future years.

BarthHaas 2019/2020 Hop Report PDF

BarthHaas Report 2022/2023

Pixel3 — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:31:49 +0000

If you want to get straight to the details, you can…

Download BarthHaas Hop Report 2022/2023 (PDF)

…or you can read our summary below.

In 2022, global hop acreage declined for the first time in eight years, with global hop production decreasing 19%. Aroma hops share of global hop production decreased, but their share of alpha acid increased. The exact opposite was the case for bittering hops.

Hop acreage in Australia increased for the ninth year in a row through new plantings in Victoria beginning to reach commercial maturity, with Galaxy share of acreage reaching 60%, followed by Vic Secret with 18% and Eclipse with 9%. In Germany, Herkules increased it’s share of acreage to 35%, followed by Perle with 16% and Hallertau Tradition with 14%. And in the US, Citra increased it’s share of acreage to 20%, followed by Mosaic with 11% and Cascade with 9%.

All regions experienced cool and wet conditions that delayed the development of hop plants early in the growing season. This resulted in localised flooding in Australia, as well as thunderstorms, hailstorms and severe winds in Germany towards the end of spring that caused some damage, particularly to new plantings. Above average temperatures and below average rainfall in summer aided cone maturation in Australia, but caused the plants to show drought stress symptoms including underdeveloped alpha acids in Germany. The US also recorded underdeveloped cone size for several varieties.

Despite the below-average harvest in 2022 the market is still in surplus with call-offs of contracted products being significantly delayed. This indicates the social and economic effects of the Coronavirus pandemic and geopolitical conflict are still presenting the hop and brewing industries with corresponding challenges. It was expected that global beer production might further decline in 2022. Instead, it increased by 1.3 %.

With the costs of energy, raw materials and labor soaring, brewers’ profit margins are shrinking. In order to counter this, appropriate action is being taken, including the introduction of cost-saving measures. No exceptions are being made when it comes to hops, with clear trends toward higher alpha varieties at the expense of aroma varieties, and growing demand for more efficient hop products.

A bit about BarthHaas:

HPA are regional representatives of the global BarthHaas group, which is the world’s largest supplier of hop products and services.