Hungary: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Hungary

In value terms, vegetable production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Hungary reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank 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.

The vegetable harvested area in Hungary expanded sharply to X ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Hungary, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Hungary were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Hungary expanded to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Hungary, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% 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 remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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