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Fire-fighting vehicles market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fire-fighting vehicle market in Hungary began the period at 48 units in 2018, a level supported by significant state investment under a project to commission over 100 fire trucks and the launch of production for new domestic models like the Aquarex D7 by manufacturer BM Heros Zrt. This activity reinforced the presence of locally made vehicles, which already accounted for one-third of the fleet. By 2019, the market volume fell to 29 units as production and import figures declined, even as Hungarian manufacturing of new models continued.

The market experienced a sharp contraction to just 2 units by 2021. This collapse coincided with the global supply chain disruptions and economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely hampered both production and international trade flows for fire-fighting vehicles.

From 2022 onward, industry developments included a diversification into new segments such as drone-carrier off-road vehicles and flood protection boats, alongside a growing focus on equipment for extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles, reflecting an evolution in the broader fire safety sector.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2021, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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, K $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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, K $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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, K $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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, K $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  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 fire-fighting vehicles in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The indicator was not available in the most recent year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.5%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

The indicator was not available in the most recent year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.6%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fire-fighting vehicles from Hungary

Exports in kind, unit

Market behavior showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, representing a threefold increase between these years. In 2021, Hungary exported 2.00 units of fire-fighting vehicles, marking a sharp 200.0% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	200.0%	n/a	n/a	26.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia (50.0% of exports in kind), Ukraine (16.7% of exports in kind), and Libya (16.7% of exports in kind) were the main markets for Hungary's fire-fighting vehicle exports in kind. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.3% of total export 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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2019 and reached their peak in 2021, with an 11.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary exported fire-fighting vehicles worth 1 757 thousand US dollars, representing a 13.6% decrease from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.6%)	n/a	n/a	112.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, North Macedonia remained the primary market for Hungary's fire-fighting vehicle exports in value terms, accounting for 83.6% of total export flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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 fire-fighting vehicles to Hungary

Imports in kind, unit

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Import volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a twofold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary's imports of fire-fighting vehicles reached 4.00 units, corresponding to a 50.0% decline compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.0%)	n/a	n/a	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany was the dominant market for Hungary's fire-fighting vehicle imports in kind, accounting for 84.6% of total import flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

In 2021, Hungary's imports of fire-fighting vehicles reached 1 769 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate 9.9% year-over-year decrease. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.9%)	n/a	n/a	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany and Austria remained the principal suppliers of fire-fighting vehicles to Hungary in value terms. Together, these two countries accounted for 99.9% of total imports.

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