Hungary: Agricultural market prospects for asparagus growers

Published 2021년 5월 16일

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Hungary's asparagus market overview and prices are detailed in this article, revealing that the country has harvested between 5,600-6,700 tons of asparagus from 1,400-1550 hectares, with the season spanning from April to June. Due to adverse weather conditions, the harvest has been delayed and ripening slowed. Over 95% of the production is exported, primarily to Germany, Switzerland, and Finland, with the export value increasing by 5% to HUF 2.32 billion in 2020, despite a 17% decrease in volume. Domestic consumption is low, and the price per kilogram in the Budapest Wholesale Market increased by 18% in the 15th week of this year, reaching HUF 2,600-2,700 for white asparagus and HUF 2,325-2,700 for green asparagus.

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This time, in addition to the usual fruit and vegetable market information, those interested can read about the development of the price and market situation of asparagus. According to CSO data, 5,600–6,700 tons of asparagus have been harvested in Hungary in recent years from 1,400–1550 hectares. In Hungary, the asparagus season usually lasts from early April to early June. This year, unfavorable weather (frost, cold) is holding back the harvest, and the ripening of asparagus stalks has slowed. Domestic consumption of asparagus is low, with 95 percent of the crop shipped abroad. According to CSO data, the foreign trade assets of fresh or chilled asparagus increased to HUF 2.24 billion in 2020 compared to the previous year. Exports decreased by 17% to 2,285 tonnes in volume and increased by 5% to HUF 2.32 billion. The largest buyers of Hungarian asparagus are Germany, Switzerland and Finland. In the 15th week, the domestic asparagus appeared on the Budapest Wholesale Market at a ...

Source: Agroinform