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Flexible base metal tubing market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for flexible base metal tubing expanded substantially between 2018 and 2023. In physical terms, market volume more than doubled from 1 101 t to 2 831 t. In value terms, the growth was even more pronounced, with the market size soaring from $9 million to over $61 million. This surge was primarily driven by a dramatic increase in domestic production, which rose from 79 t to 1 564 t in volume and from $1.2 million to $46.9 million in value over the same period.

While import volumes remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1 200 t and 1 500 t annually, export volumes witnessed a significant decline after 2021. Exports fell from 382 t in 2021 to just 71 t in 2023. This shift in trade balance, with fewer goods leaving the country, contributed to a larger volume of tubing available for domestic consumption, further supporting market growth.

Looking at the broader period through 2025, available trade data shows imports maintaining a level above 1 000 t per year, while exports stayed subdued. The consistent domestic production growth observed by 2023, coupled with reduced outward shipments, solidified the market's expansion within Hungary.

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, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2023
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2023
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2023, 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
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 flexible base metal tubing in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Hungary's output of flexible base metal tubing was valued at 6,087 thousand US dollars, representing a significant increase of 403.0% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	403.0%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Hungary produced 493.0 tonnes of flexible base metal tubing, marking a substantial rise of 524.1% from 2018.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	524.1%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports flexible base metal tubing from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary's exports of flexible base metal tubing grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 382 tonnes, reflecting a 23.5% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 68.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	25.0%	23.5%	19.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Germany, and Romania were the key partners for Hungary's exports of flexible base metal tubing in kind. Austria accounted for 35.5% of exports, Germany for 31.4%, and Romania for 9.2%, collectively representing 76.2% 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

Hungary's exports of flexible base metal tubing in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume totaled 7,443 thousand US dollars, up by 51.6% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 68.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4,397 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 0.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	11.7%	51.6%	18.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Germany, and Romania formed the primary group of partners for Hungary's exports of flexible base metal tubing in value terms. Austria contributed 44.7% of exports, Germany 29.5%, and Romania 6.8%, together accounting for 81.0% 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 flexible base metal tubing to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary's imports of flexible base metal tubing in kind totaled 1,535 tonnes, a 24.6% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 22.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1,232 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	(8.2%)	24.6%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Austria were the principal suppliers of flexible base metal tubing to Hungary in kind. China accounted for 43.4% of imports, Germany for 15.1%, and Austria for 8.6%, jointly making up 67.0% of total imports.

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 imports of flexible base metal tubing in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 17,242 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 25.7% uptick over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 40.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	7.2%	25.7%	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United States, and China were the main directions for Hungary's imports of flexible base metal tubing in value terms. Germany accounted for 25.8% of imports, the United States for 16.5%, and China for 12.7%, together absorbing 54.9% 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