Hungary: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Hungary

The Hungarian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries contracted notably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -40.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Hungary

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reduced sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 103%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Hungary shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -2.7% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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, the harvested area of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Hungary dropped remarkably to X ha, waning by -46% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,151% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Hungary shrank significantly to X tons, reducing by -95.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 155% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 305%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X kg) and Romania (X kg) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Hungary, together accounting for 99% 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 Romania (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Romania ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exported from Hungary worldwide, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +21.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 91% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Romania (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were imported into Hungary; rising by 28% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry to Hungary, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry 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 Austria (X tons), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +46.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.0% per year) and Austria (+38.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Hungary, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +36.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+19.4% per year) and Austria (+40.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -13.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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