Hungary: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian strawberry market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% 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 -5.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Hungary

In value terms, strawberry production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 123%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of strawberries in Hungary totaled X tons per ha, picking up by 3.5% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry yield remained 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.

The strawberry harvested area in Hungary expanded modestly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 2.4% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of strawberries exported from Hungary soared to X tons, increasing by 119% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 624%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 495%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Hungary, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +109.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Hungary were the Czech Republic ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +124.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 113%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Slovakia (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Hungary

Strawberry imports into Hungary stood at X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, strawberry imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +41.7% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Hungary, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+2.1% per year) and Austria (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Hungary, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +18.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+4.9% per year) and Austria (+0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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