Animal feed preparations market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Hungarian animal feed preparations market volume increased from 5 512 thousand tons to 6 072 thousand tons. This expansion was supported by regulatory changes, including the introduction of licensing for feed distribution facilities and enhanced controls on animal protein use in 2018. The following year, EU Regulation 2019/4 revised the legal framework for medicated feedingstuffs, while new labeling rules for dietetic feeds under EU Regulation 2020/354 began shaping product presentation. In 2020, an EU decision to restrict veterinary use of zinc oxide prompted manufacturers to reformulate feed compositions, contributing to higher production volumes.

After 2020, the market continued to grow, reaching 7 284 thousand tons by 2024. Technological innovations, such as the adoption of precision feed mixtures in dairy cow programs, improved production efficiency. Sustainability objectives, including methane reduction targets highlighted in National Agricultural Chamber (NAK) reports, became integral to feed development. In 2024, a new regulation for small producers simplified labeling and sales conditions, facilitating the inclusion of smaller farms into the market.

Production animal feed preparations in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2020, Hungary's animal feed preparations output was valued at 2 428 million US dollars, marking a 2.4% increase compared to 2019. Production decreased by 3.2% over the 2018-2020 period, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 370 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Hungary's animal feed preparations production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 650 thousand tonnes, up 9.3% from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production grew by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%.

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

Exports animal feed preparations from Hungary

Exports in kind, K t

Hungary's exports of animal feed preparations increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 1 007 thousand tonnes, reflecting an 8.9% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 22%, with an annualized rate of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 824 thousand tonnes, which saw a slight decline of 0.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 12.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary's export partner landscape for animal feed preparations was diverse. Romania accounted for 34.7% of exports in kind, Poland for 8.5%, and Slovakia for 6.0%, together forming 49.1% of total flows. The remaining 50.9% was distributed among many other countries.

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, M $ US

Hungary's animal feed preparations exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 925.5 million US dollars, indicating a strong 19.2% rise from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 733.4 million US dollars, which saw a decline of 2.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary's exports in value terms were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. Romania accounted for 19.8% of exports in value terms, Germany for 9.7%, and Poland for 7.2%, jointly representing 36.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports animal feed preparations to Hungary

Imports in kind, K t

Hungary's imports of animal feed preparations declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 305 thousand tonnes, constituting an 11.9% reduction compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 360 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 21.5%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Ukraine, Austria, and Germany played leading roles in Hungary's imports of animal feed preparations in kind. Ukraine accounted for 22.3% of imports, Austria for 20.8%, and Germany for 11.9%, jointly taking 55.0% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Hungary's imports of animal feed preparations increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 374.2 million US dollars, amounting to a 15.2% rise relative to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 31.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

In 2018-2021, Hungary's import partner portfolio for animal feed preparations in value terms was quite broad. Germany accounted for 20.4% of imports in value terms, Austria for 15.1%, and Poland for 11.4%, together representing 46.9% of total flows.

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

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