Hungary: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian leek market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Hungary

In value terms, leek production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Hungary shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average leek yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The leek harvested area in Hungary declined to X ha in 2022, waning by X% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The leek harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, approx. X tons of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were exported from Hungary; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for leek exports from Hungary, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, leek exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fivefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for leeks and other alliaceous vegetables exports from Hungary, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average leek export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, overseas purchases of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of leek imports to Hungary, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest leek suppliers to Hungary, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average leek import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform