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Calcareous building stone market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for calcareous building stone, measured in value, showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2021. The market size began at 2.7 million USD in 2018 but fell to 2.3 million USD the following year. This downward trend continued into 2020, with the market contracting further to 2.2 million USD. However, 2021 marked a sharp turnaround, as the market surged to 3.0 million USD, significantly above the 2018 level.

Domestic production followed a similar trajectory, declining from 2.2 million USD in 2018 to 2.0 million USD in 2019 before recovering to 2.2 million USD in 2020 and 2.6 million USD in 2021. Imports, which supplement local supply, dropped dramatically in 2020 to just 51 000 USD, likely impacting overall market volume, but rebounded strongly to 409 000 USD in 2021. Exports were negligible throughout the period, indicating that the market was primarily driven by domestic consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production calcareous building stone in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Hungary's calcareous building stone production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 2 570 K $ US, reflecting a year-on-year gain of 17.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 967 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	10.8%	17.9%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Hungary's calcareous building stone production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 22.6 K t were produced, down by 2.2% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 87%, with a compound annual growth rate of 49.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.6%)	(27.8%)	(2.2%)	(49.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports calcareous building stone from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Romania dominated the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Romania was the key and almost sole market for Hungary's calcareous building stone exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports calcareous building stone to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2020 at 112.6 t, while the highest was in 2018, reflecting an 8.2-fold gap. In 2021, calcareous building stone volumes in Hungary totalled 605.7 t, corresponding to a steep advance of 438.1% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 84.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.5%)	(84.0%)	438.1%	(12.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium remained the dominant direction for imports in kind, with a share of 75.1% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Import levels fluctuated, with the lowest value recorded in 2020 at 51.3 K $ US and the highest in 2018, showing an 8.6-fold difference. In 2021, calcareous building stone deliveries to Hungary reached 408.7 K $ US, reflecting a steep rise of 696.7% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 86.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.1%)	(86.2%)	696.7%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Belgium remained the main outlet for calcareous building stone imports to Hungary, accounting for 81.3% of total imports in value terms, with the remaining volume distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io