Hungary: Melon Market 2024

Melon Market Size in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian melon market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melon Production in Hungary

In value terms, melon production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of melons in Hungary fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average melon yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 melon harvested area in Hungary declined modestly to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the melon harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Melon Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of melons exported from Hungary surged to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for melon exports from Hungary, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, melon exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X tons), with an X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average melon export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, melon export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Croatia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Melon Imports

Imports into Hungary

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of melons decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, melon imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of melon to Hungary, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest melon suppliers to Hungary were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average melon import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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