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Watermelons and melons market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Hungarian fresh watermelon and melon market volume showed considerable variation. It grew from 149 thousand tons in 2018 to 172 thousand tons in 2019, then entered a period of contraction, declining to 155.5 thousand tons in 2020, 137.4 thousand tons in 2021, and a low of 105.5 thousand tons in 2022. A partial recovery followed in 2023, with the market volume rising to 119.2 thousand tons.

For 2025, key developments included a 10-15% increase in the cultivated area for watermelons and melons, signaling an expansion in domestic production. Exports had been growing since 2023, reaching 46 thousand tons in 2024 primarily destined for Polish, Czech, and Slovak markets, reflecting stronger external demand. Although imported watermelons and melons continued to dominate the retail supply, the increased presence of domestic varieties in stores contributed to higher local consumption.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 watermelons and melons in Hungary

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of watermelons and melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of watermelons and melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Hungary's production of watermelons and melons has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 138.3 thousand tonnes, which is 13.5% lower than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 28.8%, with an average annual decline of 10.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	(15.6%)	(13.5%)	(10.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports watermelons and melons from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary's exports of watermelons and melons have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 27 778 tonnes, marking a 7.0% year-on-year decline. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 52.9%, with an average annual decrease of 22.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.1%)	(18.2%)	(7.0%)	(22.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the largest share of Hungary's watermelon and melon exports by volume went to Czechia (35.4%), Poland (23.5%), and Slovakia (17.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 76.8% of total export flows.

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, Hungary's watermelon and melon exports were valued at 10 644 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 10.8% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value fell by 32.4%, with an average annual decline of 12.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 494 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 33.3%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 13.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.3%)	13.7%	(10.8%)	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Czechia (33.3% of export value), Slovakia (20.1%), and Poland (19.2%) consistently led Hungary's watermelon and melon export markets by value. Combined, they represented 72.6% 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 watermelons and melons to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's imports of watermelons and melons have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country imported approximately 26 907 tonnes, a moderate 5.7% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 92.8%, with an average annual increase of 24.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.3%	33.9%	5.7%	24.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Greece, Italy, and Spain were the top sources for Hungary's watermelon and melon imports by volume, together accounting for 61.2% of total imports.

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

Hungary's imports of watermelons and melons have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 13 958 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp 29.7% increase relative to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, import value surged by 99%, with an average annual growth rate of 25.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	38.9%	10.5%	29.7%	25.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain (22.5% of import value), Germany (18.4%), and Greece (18.3%) formed the main group of sources for Hungary's watermelon and melon imports by value, with a combined share of 59.1% 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