Largest part of Czech hop exports go to Japan
There was a slight increase in the export of hops from the Czech Republic in 2004. Although the export of raw hops and pressed hops was lower than in previous years there was a rise in the exports of hop pellets. The largest part of hops went to Japan, this was followed by exports to Germany, Poland, Belgium, Great Britain, China, Russia, Slovakia, Finland, altogether the hops in 2004 went directly from the Czech Republic to 36 countries.
The imports of hop extract declined to 10 year low last year. Majority of hop pellets used by Czech breweries come from Czech hop production. Apart from the fine aroma SAAZ hops, Czech breweries also use other Czech hop varieties Sladek, Premiant, Bor and Agnus. Last year also a new aroma hop variety Harmonie was registered.
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