Hungary: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Hungary

The Hungarian preserved and frozen vegetable market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Hungary

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables (preserved, frozen) were exported from Hungary; increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 160%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 242%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Hungary, together comprising 77% of total exports. Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, the UK, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +116.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved and frozen vegetable exported from Hungary were Romania ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 76% of total exports. Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, the UK, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +116.4%, 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

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 32%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Czech Republic (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Hungary

Preserved and frozen vegetable imports into Hungary stood at X tons in 2022, surging by 12% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% 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 +118.0% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved and frozen vegetable imports to Hungary, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved and frozen vegetable suppliers to Hungary were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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