Horseradish: an essential accompaniment to the Easter table

Hungary is Europe's largest horseradish producers, with an annual yield of 10-11 thousand tons from 1,250 hectares, which is over a third of the EU's production. The majority of the production is located in Hajdú-Bihar County. The industry remains optimistic despite recent droughts, as demand is expected to recover due to high prices caused by supply shortage and increased demand. The product is primarily exported to GB, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland as fresh roots. Despite the challenges, technological advancements and collaboration among producers are expected to keep the sector competitive in the long term.

Hungary is one of the largest horseradish producers in the EU. Horseradish consumption increases at Easter, and a large part of the domestic crop is exported. Hungary is one of the European horseradish production powers. About 10-11 thousand tons of horseradish are harvested annually from nearly 1,250 hectares. This accounts for more than a third of the total EU production. Production is almost entirely concentrated in Hajdú-Bihar County (98% of the production area is located here), where traditions and suitable soil conditions also help the sector. The majority of horseradish products available in domestic stores come from domestic production, meaning that Hungarian consumers predominantly put domestic horseradish on the Easter table. As Easter approaches, the demand for horseradish increases dramatically from year to year. At such times, most customers are looking for the classic grated horseradish, which is the traditional accompaniment to Easter ham and boiled eggs. ...