Hungary: Triticale Market 2025

Triticale Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian triticale market fell modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Triticale Production in Hungary

In value terms, triticale production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of triticale in Hungary contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by -4.3% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The triticale yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of triticale were harvested in Hungary; with an increase of 9.6% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The triticale harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Triticale Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of triticale exported from Hungary declined significantly to X tons, which is down by -29.9% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, triticale exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for triticale exports from Hungary, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, triticale exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), sixfold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled -9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-9.9% per year) and Slovenia (-16.2% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for triticale exports from Hungary, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-6.3% per year) and Slovenia (-14.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average triticale export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 41% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, triticale export price increased by +83.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Triticale Imports

Imports into Hungary

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of triticale decreased by -65.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 471%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, triticale imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 459% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) was the main triticale supplier to Hungary, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Serbia (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovakia stood at +26.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (-9.2% per year) and Poland (-17.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of triticale to Hungary, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovakia amounted to +32.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+1.7% per year) and Poland (-10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average triticale import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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