Alliaceous vegetables market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh alliaceous vegetables in Hungary expanded from 71 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 89 thousand tons in 2020, before contracting over the next two years. It recovered to 84 thousand tons in 2023, supported by a rise in domestic production to 64 thousand tons.

In 2023, heat waves and reduced planting areas particularly affected purple garlic harvests, while the market saw increased competition from Chinese garlic labeled as frozen but sold chilled. Wholesale garlic prices rose significantly, reflecting supply constraints for specific varieties alongside broader growth in onion output.

By 2024, producers faced rising input costs and market unpredictability, especially for storable onion varieties whose autumn stocks influence later market conditions. The sector anticipates a turning point around 2026 due to these cumulative challenges.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Hungary

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

After two consecutive years of growth, Hungary's production of alliaceous vegetables declined in 2021. The country produced 57 280 tonnes that year, representing a modest decrease of 5.4% compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually increased by 17.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The peak production was recorded in 2020 at 60 520 tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 with a 17.5% rise.

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Exports alliaceous vegetables from Hungary

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In 2021, Hungary's exports of alliaceous vegetables amounted to 1 385 tonnes, showing a sharp decline of 46.1% compared to the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 58.7%, averaging an annual decline of 25.5%. The largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2020, when exports grew by 30.4%.

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Between 2018 and 2021, Romania was the primary destination for Hungary's alliaceous vegetable exports in volume terms, accounting for 78.8% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among various smaller markets, creating a long tail of trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Hungary's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms reached 2 638 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a significant contraction of 28.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 34.5%, with an average annual decline of 13.1%. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019 with a 32.0% decrease, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 34.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During the 2018-2021 period, Romania, Slovakia, and Austria consistently remained the main destinations for Hungary's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms. Romania accounted for 69.6% of export value, Slovakia for 9.2%, and Austria for 9.1%. Together, these three countries represented 87.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Hungary

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Hungary imported 27 065 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables in 2021, reflecting a substantial decrease of 13.4% compared to the previous year. However, over the entire 2018-2021 period, imports actually increased by 5.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 902 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 31 263 tonnes. The most significant year-on-year increase took place in 2020, when imports grew by 30.8%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Germany were the main sources of alliaceous vegetable imports to Hungary in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 25.9% of imports, Slovakia for 22.7%, and Germany for 18.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 66.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Hungary's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms declined in 2021. Import value reached 17 381 thousand US dollars that year, representing a 6.5% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 35.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The peak import value was recorded in 2020 at 18 584 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 with a 35.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Germany, and Slovakia continued to be the primary suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Hungary in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 25.8% of import value, Germany for 18.3%, and Slovakia for 18.2%. Together, these three countries formed 62.3% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021