Asparagus market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the Hungarian asparagus market increased significantly in 2019, reaching over 4.1 thousand tons. This growth was followed by a multi-year decline, with the market stabilizing around 3.6 thousand tons in 2020-2021. A more pronounced contraction occurred from 2022, driven by weather disruptions that delayed the start of the harvest season and affected yields. The cool, rainy spring of 2023 further pressured production, contributing to a market volume of just 2.8 thousand tons that year.

The market's dynamics are closely tied to export performance and climatic conditions. In 2024, a reduction in cultivation area and variable weather continued to constrain domestic supply, even as export volumes to key markets like Germany and Slovakia grew. Looking ahead, cold and wet spring weather in 2025 is shortening the harvest window, while high consumer demand faces limitations from shrinking production capacity, sustaining the market's reliance on export channels.

Production asparagus in Hungary

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From 2018 to 2021, Hungary maintained the 19th position globally in asparagus production volume.

Top producers of asparagus, 2018-2021

World map of production of asparagus, 2018-2021

In 2021, Hungary produced 5 890 tonnes of asparagus, marking a 1.6% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 2.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6 710 tonnes, which represented a significant increase of 16.9% that year. However, in 2020, production saw its largest decline, dropping by 13.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of asparagus output in Hungary reached 22 179 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial improvement of 20.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 50.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 28.0%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports asparagus from Hungary

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Following a two-year decrease, Hungary's asparagus exports rebounded in 2021. Exports amounted to 2 406 tonnes, reflecting a moderate increase of 5.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 285 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 16.8% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Hungary's asparagus exports in volume terms were Germany (accounting for 39.8% of exports), Switzerland (17.5%), and Finland (12.3%). Together, these three countries represented 69.6% of total export flows.

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

In 2021, the value of asparagus exports from Hungary amounted to 9 060 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a sharp improvement of 25.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, export value increased by 20.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 228 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.2% that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Hungary's asparagus exports in value terms were Germany (31.3% of exports), Switzerland (27.5%), and Finland (12.7%). These three markets together accounted for 71.6% 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 asparagus to Hungary

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The import market for asparagus in Hungary showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary imported a total of 110 tonnes of asparagus, indicating a dramatic drop of 28.8% year-on-year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 209 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 310.8% that year.

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From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for Hungary's asparagus imports in volume terms were Germany (40.4% of imports), Poland (22.5%), and Czechia (21.1%). These three countries consistently accounted for 84.0% 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

After a two-year contraction, Hungary's asparagus import volume increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 310 thousand US dollars, which is 26.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 30.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 245 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 32.2% that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets — Germany, Spain, and Poland — together absorbed 74.3% of total asparagus imports to Hungary 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