Hungary: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian blueberry and cranberry market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 26% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Hungary

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 239%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Hungary amounted to X tons per ha, surging by 2.8% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of blueberries and cranberries were harvested in Hungary; approximately equating the year before. Overall, the harvested area enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -96.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,439% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,060% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg), Italy (X kg) and Romania (X kg) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Hungary, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Hungary were Spain ($X), Romania ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 100% of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +11.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 78% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Romania (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, blueberry and cranberry imports into Hungary soared to X tons, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 291%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Hungary, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +123.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Hungary, with a combined 87% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Slovakia, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +109.1%, saw 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

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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