Hungary: Pumpkin Market 2025

Pumpkin Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian pumpkin market stood at $X in 2022, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Pumpkin consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Pumpkin Production in Hungary

In value terms, pumpkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 213%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Hungary reduced slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pumpkin harvested area in Hungary expanded slightly to X ha in 2022, rising by 4.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Hungary

Pumpkin exports from Hungary dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 600%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 532% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of pumpkin exports from Hungary, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +85.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Hungary, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria amounted to +51.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+96.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 125%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Austria (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by -2.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Hungary, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +25.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.9% per year) and Italy (+45.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Hungary, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +26.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.1% per year) and Italy (+48.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30% 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 failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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