Hungary: Cabbage Market Overview 2021

Cabbage Market Size in Hungary

In 2019, the Hungarian cabbage market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Cabbage Production in Hungary

In value terms, cabbage production reduced to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Hungary fell to X tonnes per ha in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average cabbage yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, 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.

The cabbage harvested area in Hungary shrank modestly to X ha in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the maximum at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, the harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2019, shipments abroad of cabbage and other brassicas was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2014, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cabbage exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) were the main destinations of cabbage exports from Hungary, together accounting for X% of total exports. Slovakia, Sweden, Germany, Norway, Poland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, 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, Finland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cabbage exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Sweden, Slovakia, Romania, Germany, Austria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cabbage export price amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, 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 2019, approx. X tonnes of cabbage and other brassicas were imported into Hungary; jumping by X% compared with 2018. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage imports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Hungary, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Macedonia, Poland, Serbia and Austria, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Austria, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest cabbage suppliers to Hungary, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands saw 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 2019, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI 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) remains the largest cabbage consuming country worldwide, 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. Russia (2.6M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.7% share.

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

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China (33M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cabbage production, accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, cabbage production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (9.4M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (2.5M tonnes), with a 3.6% 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 ($1.7M), the Netherlands ($1.5M) and the Czech Republic ($1.4M), together comprising 56% of total imports.

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

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In value terms, the largest markets for cabbage exported from Hungary were Finland ($1.5M), the Czech Republic ($861K) and Norway ($691K), with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Slovakia, Romania, Germany, Austria and Poland, which together accounted for a further 49%.

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

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In 2019, the average cabbage export price amounted to $917 per tonne, dropping by -4.8% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average cabbage import price amounted to $694 per tonne, remaining stable against the previous year.