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Cheese and curd market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian cheese and curd market volume fluctuated significantly between 2018 and 2023. After relatively stable volumes around 135-142 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2020, consumption surged dramatically in 2021 to reach 234 thousand tonnes, a 65% increase from the previous year.

This sharp expansion was primarily driven by a near doubling of domestic production, which jumped from 116 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 211 thousand tonnes in 2021. While imports remained steady at approximately 60-65 thousand tonnes annually, growing exports gradually absorbed a larger share of the output.

Following the peak, market volume gradually contracted to 223 thousand tonnes in 2022 and 217 thousand tonnes in 2023, remaining well above pre-2021 levels and reflecting a sustained increase in domestic production capacity.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ 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, M $ 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, K 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 cheese and curd in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2019, Hungary's cheese and curd production reached its lowest value at 426.5 million US dollars, declining by 4.1% that year. However, output rebounded strongly in 2020, valued at 478.9 million US dollars, marking a robust year-over-year gain of 12.3%. Over the entire 2018-2020 period, production grew by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	12.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of cheese and curd, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cheese and curd, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2019, Hungary's cheese and curd production hit its minimum at 106.1 thousand tonnes, declining by 2.4% that year. This was followed by a steep advance in 2020, with output reaching 211.4 thousand tonnes, an 82.4% increase compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2021 at 211.4 thousand tonnes, matching the 2020 level. Overall, volumes varied twofold from the low in 2019 to the high in 2021.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	9.2%	82.4%	24.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cheese and curd from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Cheese and curd exports from Hungary have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume totaled 40,821 tonnes, rising by 8.4% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.3%	6.3%	8.4%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Romania, and Lebanon remained the main destinations for Hungary's cheese and curd exports in kind. Italy accounted for 28.2% of exports, Romania for 12.1%, and Lebanon for 10.7%, together comprising 51.1% of total export volumes.

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, M $ US

Cheese and curd deliveries from Hungary have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 177.3 million US dollars, reflecting a controlled year-over-year increase of 5.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	3.4%	5.8%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, there was no single dominant market for Hungary's cheese and curd exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 28.2% of export value, Lebanon for 11.7%, and Romania for 9.0%, together taking 49.0% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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 cheese and curd to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Imported cheese and curd volumes in Hungary have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 63,680 tonnes, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	0.8%	0.1%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands accounted for the largest share of Hungary's cheese and curd imports in kind. Germany represented 55.6% of imports, Poland 15.4%, and the Netherlands 7.7%, together comprising 78.8% of total import volumes.

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, M $ US

Hungary's cheese and curd imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 268.0 million US dollars, up by 10.7% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	1.8%	10.7%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands formed the main group of sources for Hungary's cheese and curd imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 53.6% of import value, Poland for 13.9%, and the Netherlands for 7.6%, with a combined share of 75.1% 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