Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin (heading 1210): importing markets
HS heading 1210 covers hop cones, fresh or dried, whether ground, powdered or pelletised, and lupulin. According to UN Comtrade, in 2025 Germany, the…
Published on 2 November 2026Updated on 2 November 2026
HS heading 1210 covers hop cones, fresh or dried, whether ground, powdered or pelletised, and lupulin. According to UN Comtrade, in 2025 Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium and Japan were the largest importers in the table above. For a company exporting from Spain, duties and requirements depend on the subheading and the destination.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 2 November 2026
Fact sheet
- Code
- 1210
- Chapter
- 12 · Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
- Subheadings
- 2
Main importing markets
USD · 2025| Country | Imports (USD) |
|---|---|
| Germany | 75,684,435 |
| United Kingdom | 68,241,633 |
| Belgium | 59,502,280 |
| Japan | 59,197,656 |
| China | 53,492,635 |
| United States | 51,229,439 |
| Canada | 44,272,830 |
| Brazil | 34,090,214 |
| Mexico | 19,205,431 |
| Thailand | 18,123,812 |
| Australia | 17,928,678 |
| Netherlands | 13,046,262 |
| France | 12,152,514 |
| Italy | 11,674,345 |
| Sweden | 9,233,915 |
Imports declared by each country from the world. Countries report with a delay: the period is the latest with consolidated data.
Source: UN ComtradeData for 2025Verified on 2 November 2026
What to know before exporting HS 1210 from Spain
Heading 1210 sits in Chapter 12 of the Harmonized System and has two subheadings. The split matters: hop cones, whether fresh, dried, ground, powdered or pelletised, are classified separately from lupulin, the resinous powder extracted from the cones. Classify your product at subheading level before looking up anything else.
The market table shows where demand is concentrated. Germany, the United Kingdom and Belgium head the list of importers by value in 2025, followed by Japan, China and the United States. These figures are imports declared by each country from the world, not Spanish exports, so they show the size of the market and not your share of it.
Duties depend on the subheading and on the trade agreement in force between the destination and the exporting country. For a company exporting from Spain, shipments to other EU member states move within the single market and carry no customs duty. For destinations such as the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada or Mexico, the applicable rate and the rules of origin are checked in Access2Markets, entering the full code and the destination country.
Import requirements for plant products, such as phytosanitary certificates or labelling rules, vary by destination and can change. Check them for each market in Access2Markets, in the section on requirements and procedures, before quoting a delivery date. Your customs agent or freight forwarder can confirm which documents the shipment needs.
To prioritise markets, compare the table with what you can verify for each destination: the duty for your exact subheading, whether a preferential agreement applies, and the documents required at entry. A large importer with high barriers can be less attractive than a smaller one with open access.
Frequently asked questions
What does HS 1210 cover?
HS 1210 covers hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets, and lupulin. It belongs to Chapter 12 and is divided into two subheadings.
Which countries import the most under HS 1210?
According to UN Comtrade data for 2025, the largest importers by value in the table are Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Japan, China and the United States. Countries report with a delay, so the latest consolidated period is used.
Do these import figures show Spain's exports?
No. They are the imports each country declared from the whole world. They measure the size of each market, not the volume or share supplied by Spain or any other origin.
Where do I check the duty for hop cones when exporting from Spain?
In Access2Markets, the European Commission tool. Enter the product code and the destination country. The result depends on the subheading and on any agreement between the destination and the EU. Within the EU there is no customs duty.
Do I need a phytosanitary certificate to ship hops?
It depends on the destination. Requirements for plant products differ by country and can change, so check the requirements section of Access2Markets for your market and confirm the documents with your customs agent before shipping.
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