Hungary: Melon Seed Market 2024

Melon Seed Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian melon seed market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Melon seed consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Melon Seed Production in Hungary

In value terms, melon seed production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Melon seed production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of melon seed in Hungary amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of melon seed production in Hungary totaled less than X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Melon Seed Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, overseas shipments of melon seed increased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, melon seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X kg), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X kg) and Serbia (X kg) were the main destinations of melon seed exports from Hungary, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kazakhstan, Austria, Romania and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for melon seed exported from Hungary were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Serbia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average melon seed export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X,056 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X,067 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of melon seed, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, melon seed imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest melon seed supplier to Hungary, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, melon seed imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of melon seed to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average melon seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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