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Cabbages market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian cabbage market volume expanded from 56 466 t in 2018 to 58 821 t in 2021, with market value rising from 52 159 тыс. $ to 58 297 тыс. $ over the same period, reflecting steady demand.

This trend reversed in 2022 when soaring food inflation caused cabbage prices to jump by 80% on the Budapest wholesale market, contributing to a 1.6% contraction in volume. The decline deepened in 2023, with volume dropping 13.4% to 50 159 t, though the value decrease was limited to 6.5% due to elevated price levels.

By 2025, local initiatives like the Vecsési Cabbage Festival aimed to strengthen domestic cabbage consumption, while import volumes rebounded to 14 819 t in 2024 after a trough in 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cabbages in Hungary

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Hungary's cabbage production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 50 090 tonnes of cabbages, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	(0.2%)	(0.1%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of cabbages in Hungary was valued at 56 350 thousand US dollars, representing a measured advance of 6.2% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 9.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	(2.1%)	6.2%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, cabbage deliveries from Hungary increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 5 472 tonnes, marking a rise of 29.3% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 3.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 231 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 17.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	(17.4%)	29.3%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland (17.8% of exports in kind), Romania (17.3% of exports in kind), and Czechia (15.9% of exports in kind) were the principal buyers of cabbages from Hungary, jointly accounting for 51.1% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, cross-border shipments of cabbages from Hungary were recorded at 6 156 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp gain of 37.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 477 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	(19.0%)	37.5%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, exports in value terms of cabbages from Hungary were not concentrated on a few key markets: Finland (22.8% of exports in value terms), Romania (12.7% of exports in value terms), and Czechia (11.4% of exports in value terms) jointly accounted for only 46.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary imported a total of 14 203 tonnes of cabbages in 2021, up by 23.0% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 68.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 38.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.2%	(1.0%)	23.0%	19.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (33.3% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (13.6% of imports in kind), and Poland (11.3% of imports in kind) were consistently the main sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 58.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, cabbage shipments to Hungary from abroad reached 8 103 thousand US dollars, amounting to a notable advance of 10.3% compared with 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 38.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 9.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 38.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.1%	(9.2%)	10.3%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (24.2% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (17.1% of imports in value terms), and Czechia (12.1% of imports in value terms) were the principal destinations for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 53.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io