The hop harvest in the Czech Republic is projected to be 15 to 20 percent lower than last year due to droughts and adverse weather conditions, including hail and storms. Despite the lower yield, the quality is reportedly above average. Growers expect sales to decline due to increased costs from the coronavirus pandemic and the loss of foreign workers. The harvested area for hops has decreased by 36.7 ha compared to the previous year, with the majority of the area located in the Žatec region. Approximately 60 to 80 percent of the crops are exported to Japan and China.