More spring onions, but fewer leeks were harvested in Hungary

Published 2024년 4월 3일

Tridge summary

In 2022, Hungary experienced a notable increase in the production of new onions, with a 35% rise reaching 2.67 thousand tons, as reported by KSH. The Budapest Wholesale Market now provides domestic spring onions all year round, with the producer price for new onions up by 12% to HUF 287/bunch in early 2024. Additionally, the country saw a significant growth in the import and export of leeks, winter onions, shallot onions, and chives, with imports tripling to 3.81 thousand tons and exports increasing by 49% to 158 tons in 2023. Domestic leeks, also available throughout the year at the Budapest Wholesale Market, witnessed a 15% hike in producer price to HUF 334/piece in early 2024. This data underscores a robust domestic market for these products, reducing the reliance on imports.

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According to KSH data, Hungary produced 2.67 thousand tons of new onions (green onions) in 2022, which is 35 percent more than the previous year. (Photo: Pixabay) Domestic spring onions are offered all year round at the Budapest Wholesale Market. According to AKI PÁIR data, the producer price of new onions increased by 12 percent (HUF 287/bunch) from 1 to 13 2024. per week compared to a year earlier. The wholesale price of new onions from Italy was HUF 259/bunch at the same time, which is 3 percent higher than a year earlier. With the expansion of domestic production, imported spring onions are no longer available this year. Leeks, winter or shallot onions and chives are listed together in the KSH's foreign trade database. The import of these products tripled to 3.81 thousand tons, and their export increased by 49 percent to 158 tons in 2023 ...

Source: Trademagazin