Triticale market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

Hungarian triticale production and market volume grew initially, supported by the crop's expansion across wine regions and its excellent nutritional profile fitting reformed diets, which boosted cultivation areas and consumer interest. After peaking in 2019, both production and market size declined over the next three years, with a notable drop in 2022, before rebounding strongly in 2023 when production reached 300 thousand tons and market volume hit 295 thousand tons.

Recent trends highlight a significant increase in domestic organic farming area, expanding by over 100 thousand hectares from 2024, indicating growing demand for sustainable cultivation methods that could influence triticale growing practices. Furthermore, the availability of high-quality triticale seed and grain in large volumes by 2025 points to maintained and expanding production capacity, underpinned by continued consumer interest in health-conscious and reformulated food products.

Production triticale in Hungary

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

On a global scale, Hungary ranked as the 8th largest producer of triticale between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of triticale, 2018-2021

World map of production of triticale, 2018-2021

Hungary's triticale production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 277.4 K t, marking an 8.9% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 15.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 5.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 338.3 K t, with the largest year-on-year increase of 2.9% occurring that same year. Conversely, the most significant drop was observed in 2020, when production decreased by 10.0%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of triticale output in Hungary reached 67 355 K $ US, representing an 18.0% increase compared to 2020. The lowest value during this period was recorded in 2020 at 57 092 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 74 154 K $ US. The most substantial decline in value took place in 2020, when it fell by 23.0%.

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

Exports triticale from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their highest point in 2020 and dropped to their lowest in 2021, showing a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary's triticale export volume was 7 710 t, reflecting a 52.0% decrease compared to 2020. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 16 067 t, with the largest increase of 89.4% occurring that same year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy and Austria were the dominant buyers of triticale from Hungary, together accounting for 81.4% of total exports in volume, while other partners played a less significant role.

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, Hungary exported triticale worth 1 872 K $ US, reflecting a dramatic year-on-year decline of 37.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 30.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 859 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 3 011 K $ US. The largest increase was observed in 2020, when exports rose by 62.0%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Italy and Austria served as the core markets for Hungary's triticale exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 80.7% of total flows, whereas other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports triticale to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's triticale import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 1 645 t, up by 196.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports surged by 774.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 106.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia was the central partner for Hungary's triticale imports in volume, holding a 70.0% share of total flows, while other markets formed a less significant part of the import structure.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports hit their maximum in 2021 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a 5.1-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2021, Hungary's triticale imports stood at 381 K $ US, which is 274.1% greater compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, when imports decreased by 13.1%.

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

Over the 2018–2021 period, Slovakia (56.8% of imports in value terms), Romania (19.5%), and Croatia (10.0%) consistently held leading positions in Hungary's import structure for triticale, jointly accounting for 86.3% of total flows.

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

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