Higher transport costs and exchange rate changes are driving the price rise, although domestic production meets three-fourths of demand at present, the association said.
Christmas trees are grown on 3,000-3,500 hectares in Hungary, providing livelihoods for 600-700 families.
Between 1.8 million and 2 million Christmas trees are sold in Hungary in the run-up to the holidays. Nordmann firs and blue spruce are the most popular types of trees.
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