Hungary: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian apple market totaled $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Hungary

In value terms, apple production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average apple yield in Hungary skyrocketed to X tons per ha, surging by 34% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Hungary fell slightly to X ha in 2021, with a decrease of -3.7% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.1%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the apple harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apple Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, exports of apples from Hungary stood at X tons, remaining stable against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 106%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Hungary, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Hungary, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled +11.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+38.0% per year) and Austria (-12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple export price increased by +53.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into Hungary reached X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 261% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Hungary, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Austria, France, Slovakia, Spain, Romania and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +110.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest apple suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 75% of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, France, Romania and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 20%.

France, with a CAGR of +55.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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