Hungary: Cabbage Market Overview 2021

Cabbage Market Size in Hungary

In 2020, the Hungarian cabbage market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Production in Hungary

In value terms, cabbage production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2012 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Hungary reduced to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The cabbage yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, approx. X ha of cabbage and other brassicas were harvested in Hungary; waning by -X% on 2019. Overall, the harvested area showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the maximum at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2020, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas exported from Hungary shrank dramatically to X tonnes, waning by -X% on 2019 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports dropped sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Hungary, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia and Norway, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Hungary were Finland ($X), Romania ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Norway, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2020, the amount of cabbage and other brassicas imported into Hungary fell modestly to X tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage imports shrank to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Hungary, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage suppliers to Hungary were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland and North Macedonia, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Austria recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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China (33M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage consumption, accounting for 46% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (9.5M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (2.7M tonnes), with a 3.8% share.

What are the largest producers of cabbage and other brassicas in the world?

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China (34M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage production, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (9.5M tonnes), fourfold. Russia (2.6M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cabbage and other brassicas to Hungary?

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In value terms, the largest cabbage suppliers to Hungary were Germany ($1.8M), the Netherlands ($1.3M) and Italy ($1M), together accounting for 56% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Austria, Poland and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

What are the leading importers of cabbage and other brassicas from Hungary?

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In value terms, Finland ($1.2M), Romania ($636K) and Sweden ($513K) constituted the largest markets for cabbage exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

What is the average export price for cabbage and other brassicas in Hungary?

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The average cabbage export price stood at $1,058 per tonne in 2020, jumping by 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cabbage and other brassicas in Hungary?

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In 2020, the average cabbage import price amounted to $636 per tonne, reducing by -8.3% against the previous year.