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Spinach market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian fresh spinach market experienced substantial growth between 2018 and 2023, with total volume rising from 8 318 tons to 12 408 tons. A particularly sharp increase of 34% occurred in 2021, pushing consumption above 11 875 tons. After this surge, the market's expansion slowed, ending the period at a stable level just above 12 400 tons.

In the following years, several factors shaped the market. The 2024 harvest reached 14 020 tons, significantly exceeding the previous five-year average, indicating stronger domestic output. Imports also grew rapidly, led by shipments from Spain, while consumer prices rose due to weather-related supply tightness and consistent demand. Health and convenience trends further supported consumption of both fresh and frozen spinach products.

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 spinach in Hungary

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary ranked as the world's 30th largest producer of spinach.

Top producers of spinach, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Hungary's spinach production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 11 800 tons of spinach, marking a sharp increase of 32.7% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 42.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 12.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.3%	6.0%	32.7%	12.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary's spinach exports expanded for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 182.2 tons, showing a dramatic surge of 230.3% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports skyrocketed by 3 457.7%, with an annualized rate of 228.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	440.3%	99.4%	230.3%	228.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Romania, Serbia, and Czechia were the primary destinations for Hungary's spinach exports in volume terms. Romania accounted for 38.2% of exports, Serbia for 30.2%, and Czechia for 14.9%, together making up 83.3% of the total export volume.

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

Hungary's spinach exports in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported spinach worth 772.4 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial increase of 622.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value surged by 18 616.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 472.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	985.4%	138.8%	622.2%	472.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018–2021 period, Czechia, Romania, and Slovakia were the leading markets for Hungary's spinach exports in value terms. Czechia held a 33.3% share, Romania 27.6%, and Slovakia 19.7%, collectively accounting for 80.7% of the total export value.

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 spinach to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 14.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary's spinach imports stood at 256.8 tons, indicating a significant rise of 671.7% year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 17.5 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 59.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.3%)	90.1%	671.7%	81.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain and Italy dominated Hungary's spinach imports in volume terms, jointly representing 80.0% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 16-fold difference. In 2021, the value of spinach imports into Hungary amounted to 643.2 thousand US dollars, up by 632.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 40.9 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019, falling by 59.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.2%)	114.8%	632.2%	85.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain and Italy formed a dominant pair for Hungary's spinach imports in value terms, together accounting for 92.7% of total imports. Other countries made up the remaining share.

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