Brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers market in Hungary, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers expanded rapidly from 2019 to 2021, with market volume surging from 43.6 million units to 184.8 million units. This growth was primarily driven by a sharp increase in imports, which rose from 83.4 million units in 2019 to 265.4 million units in 2021. The import surge was supported by rising consumer demand across Europe and a shift in preferences toward more sustainable, eco-friendly products, which led to the introduction of new segments like brushes and mops made from environmentally friendly materials. Additionally, evolving EU regulations and labeling requirements affecting product traceability and safety directly influenced market dynamics.

After 2021, import volumes remained elevated, though with some fluctuations, reaching 264.1 million units in 2025. The market has been characterized by a high reliance on imports, particularly from China and Germany, which has impacted domestic competition and pricing. Domestic production grew modestly from 6.5 million units in 2019 to 7.8 million units in 2021, indicating that local manufacturing played a secondary role in meeting the booming demand. The presence of key product categories such as non-motorized hand-operated floor sweepers, toothbrushes, and paint brushes and rollers underpinned the market's structure.

Production brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Hungary, the production value of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers reached 11,782 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 26.4% increase compared to 2020. However, production declined by 4.4% overall between 2019 and 2021, averaging an annual decrease of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 9,324 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 24.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Production of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers in Hungary grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 7,756 thousand units, up 11.7% from the previous year. From 2019 to 2021, production increased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

Exports brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers from Hungary

Exports in kind, M unit

Hungary's exports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 88.3 million units, a solid 21.5% increase from 2020. The lowest level was in 2019 at 46.3 million units, which experienced the largest decline of 48.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a 57.0% jump.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, M unit

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Croatia, and Czechia were the top destinations for Hungary's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 62.3% of exports, Croatia for 4.9%, and Czechia for 4.2%, together making up 71.3% of total export flows.

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 exports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 88.6 million US dollars, a 46.0% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 152.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 36.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Czechia, and Romania were the main destinations for Hungary's exports in value terms. Germany held a 35.9% share, Czechia 9.6%, and Romania 7.9%, collectively accounting for 53.4% of total export 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 brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers to Hungary

Imports in kind, M unit

Hungary's imports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 265.4 million units, a sharp 101.2% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 358.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 66.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, M unit

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, China, and Czechia were the leading sources for Hungary's imports in kind. Germany contributed 61.1% of imports, China 11.4%, and Czechia 6.6%, together representing 79.1% of total import 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 brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, import value totaled 151.8 million US dollars, a dramatic 42.0% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 118.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and Poland were the primary markets for Hungary's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 45.6% of imports, China for 14.4%, and Poland for 10.1%, with a combined share of 70.0% of total import flows.

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

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