Active yeasts market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The market for active yeasts in Hungary showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. The market size fell consistently from $19.0 million in 2018 to $11.0 million in 2022, before recovering to $13.9 million in 2023. This growth was interrupted by a sharp contraction to $7.8 million in 2024.

Key drivers behind these movements included a revitalized labor market in 2022, which boosted production capacity and supported a rise in yeast output. The following year, expanding consumer preference for organic foods and greater emphasis on sustainability increased demand for natural ingredients like active yeasts, contributing to the market's rebound in 2023.

Broader trends shaping the market environment included the growing health consciousness that spurred interest in probiotic-rich products, the expansion of e-commerce sales channels, and earlier innovations such as the introduction of specialized low-alcohol wine yeasts.

Production active yeasts in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Hungary, the output value of active yeasts reached 36 803 thousand US dollars in 2021, showing a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.6%. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 2.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 35 505 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 5.9% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2020 at 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Active yeasts production in Hungary rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, the country produced 56 084 tonnes, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 24.2%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 45 144 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports active yeasts from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary's active yeasts exports recovered following a two-year downturn. In 2021, the country exported 42 367 tonnes, showing a measured increase of 4.5% compared to the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 8.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 40 551 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 7.7% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Romania, Serbia, and Austria—collectively accounted for 58.5% of Hungary's total active yeasts exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Hungary's active yeasts exports in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 33 788 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest 6.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 23.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 669 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.2%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2020 with a 23.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Romania (23.8% of export value), Serbia (16.4%), and Austria (14.1%) remained the principal buyers of active yeasts from Hungary, jointly representing 54.3% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Imports active yeasts to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's active yeasts imports increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 8 524 tonnes, indicating a moderate 8.0% rise compared to the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 9.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 760 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Ukraine (34.7% of import volume), Germany (30.3%), and Romania (18.4%) were the largest suppliers of active yeasts to Hungary, together constituting 83.5% of total imports in volume terms.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's imports of active yeasts in value terms reached 8 904 thousand US dollars, which was 2.9% lower than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 2.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 513 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 9 166 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 13.6% drop, and the most significant increase was in 2020 with a 22.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (26.9% of import value), Ukraine (19.3%), and Italy (18.8%) continued to be the main suppliers of active yeasts to Hungary, jointly accounting for 65.1% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021