Hungary: High quality ground paprika is a much sought-after product abroad

Published 2023년 9월 21일

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Hungary's ground paprika, particularly from Kalocsa and Szeged, is in high demand both domestically and abroad. The country's balance of trade for ground paprika is positive, with exports of high value-added, premium products outweighing imports of lower-value bulk goods. However, the industry is facing challenges such as low yields, rising production costs, and the impact of climate change. To strengthen the sector, there is a need for more efficient technology, better organization, and stronger marketing, as well as the integration of producers.

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The Hungarian premium quality ground paprika is also in demand abroad. The balance of trade in Hungary's ground paprika is positive: while Hungary imports mainly lower-value bulk products, the bulk of exports are high value-added, premium products, writes Magyar Nemzet. Paprika from Kalocsa (southern Hungary) and Szeged (southern Hungary) has EU protection of origin, but its marketing abroad should be further strengthened. Although the external trade balance for ground paprika is still in surplus in value terms, imports of ground paprika are twice as high in volume terms as exports, the National Chamber of Agriculture noted. The production of paprika is concentrated in the counties of Bács-Kiskun and Csongrád-Csanád, in the Szeged and Kalocsa production districts. Among the reasons, the National Chamber of Agriculture pointed out that the average yield has been around eight to nine tons per hectare in recent years, compared with the 20 to 30 tons per hectare that could be ...

Source: Hungarytoday