Hungary: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian berry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Berry Production in Hungary

In value terms, berry production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of berries in Hungary was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The berry harvested area in Hungary reached X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of berries exported from Hungary declined to X tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Hungary, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Hungary, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Berry Imports

Imports into Hungary

For the third year in a row, Hungary recorded decline in supplies from abroad of berries, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Hungary, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Greece (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of berries to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average berry import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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