Earlier Report Observations
The Hungarian market for heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring began the period at a volume of 198 tons in 2018. It then contracted to 163.1 tons in 2019, indicating an early downward shift in domestic availability.
By 2024, the market volume had further declined to 66.2 tons. This sustained reduction was accompanied by a drop in domestic production from 395.2 tons to 279.1 tons between 2018 and 2024, while imports fell from 176.9 tons to 71.1 tons over the same span. Export volumes, after peaking in 2020, remained significant and contributed to the overall shrinkage of the local market.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators
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4.1. In kind
- 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2024
- 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2024
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4.1. In kind
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Hungary
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2024, t
- 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2024, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
- 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.1. Production in Hungary
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production imidazole ring compounds in Hungary
In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
In 2019, Hungary's output of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring was valued at 24 827 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial year-over-year decline of 17.2%.
Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (17.2%) | n/a | n/a | - |
In kind, 2018-2021, t
In 2019, Hungary produced 368.5 tonnes of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring, which represents a 6.8% decrease compared to 2018.
Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (6.8%) | n/a | n/a | - |
Exports imidazole ring compounds from Hungary
Exports in kind, t
In 2021, Hungary's exports of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring reached 313.8 tonnes, showing a dramatic year-over-year fall of 29.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 16.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 447.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 19.8%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (0.2%) | 19.8% | (29.9%) | (5.7%) |
From 2018 to 2021, France remained the overwhelmingly dominant buyer of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring from Hungary, accounting for 94.4% of total exports in volume terms.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021
Exports in value, K $ US
In 2021, Hungary's shipments of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring abroad stood at 31 581 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 7.9% contraction from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 2.4%, with an annualized rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 25 147 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 22.3%. In contrast, the maximum value was in 2020 at 34 294 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 36.4%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (22.3%) | 36.4% | (7.9%) | (0.8%) |
Over the period 2018 to 2021, France and Japan were the main destinations for Hungary's exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 93.3% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021
Imports imidazole ring compounds to Hungary
Imports in kind, t
Hungary's imports of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 107.8 tonnes, representing a strong year-over-year decline of 10.8%. Over the period 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 39.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (5.1%) | (28.0%) | (10.8%) | (15.2%) |
From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and India were the main sources of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring for Hungary, together absorbing 82.2% of total imports in volume terms. Specifically, China accounted for 53.3%, Germany for 16.1%, and India for 12.9%.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021
Imports in value, K $ US
Hungary's imports of heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused imidazole ring declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports came to 16 891 thousand US dollars, indicating a 16.6% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 28.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.6%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (4.1%) | (10.7%) | (16.6%) | (10.6%) |
In the period 2018 to 2021, two leading markets—India and China—together accounted for 82.2% of Hungary's total imports in value terms, while the remaining volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021
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