Hungary: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian fruit market shrank to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw slight growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Production in Hungary

In value terms, fruit production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Hungary reduced to X tons per ha, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield attained the peak level 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Hungary; growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild slump. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of fruits exported from Hungary fell modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Hungary, together comprising X% of total exports. Slovakia, Austria, Poland, Croatia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from Hungary were Romania ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovakia, Austria, Croatia, Poland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Hungary

Fruit imports into Hungary totaled X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Hungary, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit suppliers to Hungary, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, Austria, Greece, Romania, the Czech Republic and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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