Pálinka can only be made from fruit produced in Hungary, and each step of cooking must be carried out within the country. However, domestic fruit production has been hit by serious problems on several occasions in recent years, for example, the price of peaches is in the skies: while fruit was still available for 200 forints a few years ago, it was last reported at 400 forints per kilo. For InfoRadio President of the Pálinka National Council.
László Mihányi more as a difficulty mentioned that brandy is subject to a heavy tax that they should incorporate into prices. However, the price increase would be justified not only by the rise in the price of fruit, but also by the rise in the prices of others, such as energy and fuels.
According to the chairman of the brandy council, the extent of the possible price increase may depend on the product and the fruit, but it is no relief that the market has just reopened, although it is still about 40 percent behind the years before 2019.
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