Pears market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

Hungary's fresh pear market volume experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 27 387 t in 2018, it gradually declined to 25 789 t in 2020, rebounded to a peak of 27 946 t in 2021, then contracted sharply to 21 091 t in 2022 before partially recovering to 23 926 t in 2023. Domestic production fell from 25 950 t to 16 380 t over this period, with a particularly low output of 13 860 t in 2022.

The market was increasingly supported by growing imports, which rose from 1 548 t in 2018 to 8 444 t in 2023 and reached 9 140 t by 2025. This import growth offset part of the domestic production decline. Global industry trends, such as rising health consciousness and consumer preference for organic fruit, contributed to demand. Increased per capita consumption in major markets during 2021 aligned with Hungary's market growth, while active marketing campaigns by pear industry organizations in subsequent years helped maintain consumer interest.

The fresh pear market in Hungary shifted towards greater import reliance amid falling domestic output. Global factors like supply chain digitalization and economic adjustments influenced trade flows, while industry promotions and sustained demand for healthy, convenient fruit supported market volume despite production challenges.

Production pears in Hungary

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pears, 2018-2021

World map of production of pears, 2018-2021

Hungary's pear production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, the country produced 21,720 tonnes of pears, marking a 6.8% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 16.3%, with an average annual decline of 5.8%. The lowest output was recorded in 2020 at 20,330 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 13.8% decrease.

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

Exports pears from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

The export market for Hungarian pears showed significant volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2021 at 103 tonnes, down 71.6% from the previous year. In contrast, they peaked in 2020 at 361 tonnes, representing a 158.4% increase from 2019. Overall, exports in 2021 were 3.5 times lower than in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Romania, Italy, and Slovakia—collectively accounted for 65.2% of Hungary's total pear exports by volume.

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

Export values for Hungarian pears experienced notable fluctuations. In 2021, exports totaled 121,000 US dollars, a 68.6% decrease from 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 385,000 US dollars, following a substantial 258.1% increase in 2019. The lowest point was in 2018, with exports in 2020 being 9.2 times higher than in 2018.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Romania, Italy, and Czechia emerged as the primary markets for Hungarian pear exports by value. Romania led with 36.3% of total export value, followed by Italy at 16.9% and Czechia at 11.8%. Together, these three countries represented 65.0% of Hungary's total pear export revenue.

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

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

Imports pears to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's pear imports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 1,000 tonnes of pears, an 8.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 308.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 59.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain were the main sources of pear imports to Hungary by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 47.4% of imports, Italy for 14.7%, and Spain for 10.8%. Combined, these three countries supplied 72.9% of Hungary's total pear imports.

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

Hungary's pear import value has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 6,872,000 US dollars, a modest 4.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import values grew by 226%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 48.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain dominated Hungary's pear imports by value. The Netherlands was the top supplier with 48.9% of total import value, followed by Italy at 12.9% and Spain at 10.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 72.4% of Hungary's total pear import expenditure.

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

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