Hungary: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian pears and quinces market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by 4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.8% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Hungary

In value terms, pears and quinces production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 143%. Pears and quinces production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Hungary amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pears and quinces yield decreased by -13.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 75%. The pears and quinces yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 pears and quinces were harvested in Hungary; picking up by 1.5% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 6.9% 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 pears and quinces harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Hungary

Pears and quinces exports from Hungary skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 583% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Hungary, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania totaled +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+12.8% per year) and Germany (+39.0% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears and quinces exports from Hungary, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania amounted to +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+17.3% per year) and Germany (+34.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 43% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Italy (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, purchases abroad of pears and quinces increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 154%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Hungary, together comprising 78% 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 +63.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears and quinces to Hungary, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +36.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+53.5% per year) and Germany (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 50%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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