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Melons market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The melon market in Hungary experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 17 114 t in 2018, consumption declined over the next two years, reaching 14 642 t in 2020.

After a rebound to 16 391 t in 2021, the market contracted sharply by over 26% to 12 025 t in 2022. A substantial recovery of 21% followed in 2023, lifting volume to 14 558 t, though it remained below the 2018 level.

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. 4.2. 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 melons in Hungary

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, melon production in Hungary increased in 2021. That year, Hungary produced 14 230 tonnes of melons, marking a strong 13.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 12 520 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 15.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	(15.5%)	13.7%	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a two-fold difference between the low of 2018 and the high of 2019. In 2021, Hungary's cross-border shipments of melons were recorded at 293 tonnes, reflecting a solid 17.5% increase from the previous year. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 481 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 48.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 96.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	96.8%	(48.2%)	17.5%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Romania, Austria, and Germany—together accounted for 81.3% of Hungary's total melon exports in volume terms.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Export volumes varied 2.7 times between the low in 2018 and the high in 2019. In 2021, Hungary's melon export volume stood at 438 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp gain of 26.1% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 527 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 34.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 165.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	165.1%	(34.1%)	26.1%	30.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Romania, Austria, and Germany formed the key group of partners for Hungary's melon exports in value terms. Romania accounted for 59.7% of exports, Austria for 14.4%, and Germany for 9.4%, jointly representing 83.4% of total export 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 melons to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Melon imports to Hungary increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 2 453 tonnes, reflecting a 3.5% improvement compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 105 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 0.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	12.7%	3.5%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Spain, Germany, and Italy—together accounted for 76.1% of Hungary's total melon imports in volume terms.

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

The volume of melon imports to Hungary increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 2 779 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust rise of 14.3% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 58.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.6%	16.9%	14.3%	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018 to 2021, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands consistently occupied leading positions in Hungary's import structure in value terms. Spain accounted for 41.2% of imports, Germany for 23.9%, and the Netherlands for 13.6%, jointly accounting for 78.7% of total import 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