Hungary: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian plum and sloe market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -8.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Hungary

In value terms, plum and sloe production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Hungary reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by -9.7% against the year before. Overall, the yield saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 24%. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Hungary was estimated at X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, overseas shipments of plums and sloes increased by 5.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 120%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 110% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Hungary, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +30.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Hungary were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 60% of total exports. Romania, Finland, Italy, Austria and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -24.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 65%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Lithuania (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported into Hungary; increasing by 12% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Hungary, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, the Netherlands, Serbia, Portugal, North Macedonia and Austria, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Hungary, together comprising 71% of total imports. The Netherlands, Slovakia, Serbia, Portugal, Austria and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +31.9%, recorded 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 plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -21.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($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 (+50.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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