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Casein market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The casein market in Hungary showed significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After rising to 1,893 t in 2019, consumption fell back in 2020 before jumping sharply to a high of 2,479 t in 2021. From this peak, the market entered a period of steady contraction, declining to 1,407 t by 2024.

Measured in value, the market followed a broadly similar pattern, reaching 20.4 million US dollars in 2021. However, in 2022 the market's value remained stable at 20.8 million US dollars even as volume fell, suggesting a change in average prices. The subsequent years saw the market's value decline in line with the drop in 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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 casein in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's casein production was valued at 15 880 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 59.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 60.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 17.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.2%	(14.5%)	59.0%	17.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary ranked 17th globally in terms of casein production volume.

Top producers of casein, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of casein, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Hungary produced 1 976 tonnes of casein, representing a sharp increase of 61.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 60.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 17.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 224 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 18.2% during this period.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.2%	(18.2%)	61.4%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports casein from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a low in 2018 and a high in 2019, showing an 80-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary's casein exports reached 0.2 tonnes, up by 170.7% from 2020. The peak was in 2019 at 0.4 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 7,900.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 81.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7 900.0%	(81.3%)	170.7%	243.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Sweden were the dominant destinations for Hungary's casein exports in kind, jointly accounting for 87.1% of total flows, while the remaining share went to other markets.

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

The market showed an unstable trend over this timeframe. Exports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 171-fold gap between these years. In 2021, casein deliveries from Hungary amounted to 2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-on-year decline of 36.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 18 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16,963.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 81.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16 963.0%	(81.9%)	(36.3%)	170.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands consistently represented 76.4% of Hungary's total casein exports in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market, with the remainder distributed among other countries.

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 casein to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's casein imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 503.1 tonnes, showing a strong rise of 11.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest import level was in 2019 at 397.1 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a growth of 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.0%)	13.4%	11.8%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, France, and the Netherlands consistently led Hungary's casein imports in kind, with shares of 43.4%, 32.4%, and 14.1% respectively, jointly accounting for 89.9% of total flows.

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

Hungary's casein imports in value terms increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 4 510 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sudden rise of 43.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 44.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 449 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.7%)	28.3%	43.6%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, France, and the Netherlands remained the top destinations for Hungary's casein imports in value terms, with shares of 44.5%, 30.3%, and 13.5% respectively, combining for 88.2% of total flows.

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