The Ministry of Agriculture predicts a 22% increase in hop production

Hop production in Russia in 2025 may grow by almost 22%, the Ministry of Agriculture told Izvestia. They noted that in recent years, the volume of plant cultivation in Russia has shown positive dynamics.

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"By the end of 2024, the volume amounted to 328.8 tons, which is 1.7 times higher than the level of 2021 (194.4 tons). In 2025, according to hop—producing regions, the gross harvest may exceed 400 tons," the ministry said.

The total area of khmelniki in Russia is also growing: According to the results of last year, it increased by 6.9% and amounted to 332.4 hectares, the ministry noted. The pace of laying new hop trees is also increasing. So, in 2024, 136.9 hectares were laid, which is 3.8 times higher than in 2023.

The leader in production is Chuvashia (218 tons). The Krasnodar Territory, Mari El, the Altai Republic and the Lipetsk Region are also among the leading regions. In 2025, new hoppers are also planned to be laid in the Voronezh Region.

"Today, active work is underway to develop domestic hop production in order to reduce dependence on imports of raw materials for the brewing industry. This is also facilitated by government support measures. The key one is a subsidy for planting and caring for perennial plantings, under which an increasing coefficient (at least two) is applied when planting hop trees," the Ministry of Agriculture said.

In addition, preferential loans and leasing are available, including for land reclamation activities, the agency added.

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