Hungary: Pigeon Peas Market 2025

Pigeon Peas Market Size in Hungary

After two years of growth, the Hungarian pigeon peas market decreased by -66.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pigeon Peas Production in Hungary

In value terms, pigeon peas production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pigeon peas in Hungary totaled less than X kg per ha in 2021, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of pigeon peas in Hungary amounted to less than X ha, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pigeon Peas Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, shipments abroad of pigeon peas decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 262%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigeon peas exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 264%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for pigeon peas exports from Hungary, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia stood at +142.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia totaled +113.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average pigeon peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Serbia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to -6.7% per year.

Pigeon Peas Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, overseas purchases of pigeon peas decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pigeon peas imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 319%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X kg), Malawi (X kg) and Peru (X kg) were the main suppliers of pigeon peas imports to Hungary.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Peru ($X) and Malawi ($X) were the largest pigeon peas suppliers to Hungary.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +35.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 pigeon peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 113%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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