THE SITUATION OF GRAPE AND WINE PRODUCTION IN HUNGARY
The total vine-covered territory of Hungary is 69 725 hectares. In this area a total of 476000 tons of grapes were produced in 2016, representing a yield of 7 tonnes per hectare. 41 798 businesses dealt with grape production or winemaking in 2016. 83% of businesses are natural persons who only deal with vine production. There are only two state companies, and all the other are different business forms. The 25 largest wineries are selling 70% of their wine. The consumption of wine is 26 litres/year per capita in Hungary.