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View PricingHungary is a notable global producer and consumer of sour cherries, ranking among the world's leading nations in both production and consumption volumes. The global market is concentrated, with Russia, Turkey, and Poland collectively accounting for 41% of both consumption and production in 2024. Hungary, alongside Ukraine, Serbia, Iran, the United States, and Uzbekistan, forms a secondary tier responsible for a significant portion of global output and demand. Hungary's trade patterns are distinct, with Poland serving as its dominant source for imports and also as the primary destination for its exports, indicating a strong regional trade corridor within Europe. Price dynamics from 2020 to 2024 showed a significant rise in import prices, while export prices experienced a notable annual increase in 2024 after a period of relative stability.
Within the global sour cherry market, Hungary maintains a significant position. In 2024, the leading consuming countries were Russia, with 290 thousand tons, Turkey with 194 thousand tons, and Poland with 174 thousand tons, which together represented 41% of worldwide consumption. Hungary was part of the next group of countries, including Ukraine, Serbia, Iran, the United States, and Uzbekistan, which together accounted for a further 43% of global consumption. The global production landscape closely mirrored consumption, with Russia producing 283 thousand tons, Turkey 194 thousand tons, and Poland 176 thousand tons in 2024, jointly holding a 41% share of production. The same cohort of countries, including Hungary, contributed an additional 44% to global production.
Hungary's international trade in sour cherries features clear leading partners. In value terms, Poland constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Hungary, comprising 51% of total imports. Spain was the second-largest supplier with a 15% share, followed by Austria with a 10% share. Regarding exports from Hungary, the largest markets in value terms were Poland, Germany, and Austria, which together accounted for 83% of total exports, with Poland alone representing $4.6 million, Germany $3.4 million, and Austria $1.4 million.
Price movements from 2020 through 2024 were pronounced. The average sour cherry export price stood at $1,169 per ton in 2024, marking a 31% increase against the previous year. Historically, the export price has shown a relatively flat trend, having peaked at $1,235 per ton in 2012. The average import price in 2024 amounted to $1,694 per ton, which was a 66% increase from the previous year. The import price has shown a pattern of notable growth overall, having reached a peak level of $1,802 per ton in 2014.
The forecast period to 2035 is expected to see evolving dynamics in the Hungarian sour cherry market. Building on the established trade flows, the strong regional partnerships with Poland, Germany, and Austria are likely to remain central to Hungary's export strategy. The significant price increases observed in 2024 for both imports and exports may influence production and trade decisions in the medium term. Underlying global supply and demand patterns, heavily influenced by the major producing and consuming nations of Russia, Turkey, and Poland, will continue to set the broader market context for Hungary. Market performance will be shaped by these international trends, domestic agricultural factors, and the ongoing development of regional European trade networks.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sour cherry market in Hungary. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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