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Metal office furniture 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 metal office furniture market opened the period at 1 463 thousand units in 2018, driven by design trends such as modern metal-framed furniture, chrome finishes, and the entry of new premium brands targeting younger consumers. These factors emphasized sustainability and durability, supporting demand for functional and aesthetically pleasing products.

Market volume contracted to 1 116 thousand units in 2019 and fell sharply to 564 thousand units in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted economic activity. Recovery began in 2021, reaching 849 thousand units, and accelerated in 2022 to 1 344 thousand units as home office adoption altered worker needs and boosted demand for ergonomic accessories like supportive chairs and monitor arms. Growth continued in 2023 with volume hitting 2 000 thousand units, before moderating to 1 719 thousand units in 2024, indicating post-pandemic stabilization.

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, unit
  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, 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, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 metal office furniture in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's metal office furniture production was valued at 6 481 thousand US dollars, marking a 26.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 9.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 117 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 18.5% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	(18.5%)	26.7%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

In 2021, Hungary produced 57 776 units of metal office furniture, representing a 31.4% increase over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 17.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest production level was in 2020 at 43 958 units, while the peak was in 2019 with 62 646 units. The largest decline of 29.8% was recorded in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.5%	(29.8%)	31.4%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports metal office furniture from Hungary

Exports in kind, K unit

Hungary's metal office furniture exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 2 933 thousand units, down by 0.8% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 3 072 thousand units, with the largest decline of 3.8% occurring in 2020 and the largest increase of 3.8% recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(3.8%)	(0.8%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Romania, and Croatia were the leading destinations for Hungary's metal office furniture exports in kind. Germany accounted for 40.1% of exports, Romania for 14.9%, and Croatia for 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 61.7% 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

After a two-year decrease, Hungary's metal office furniture exports increased in 2021. The export value reached 11 703 thousand US dollars, up by 9.8% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 656 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 7.0% occurring that 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	(3.4%)	(7.0%)	9.8%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Romania, and Czechia were the top buyers of Hungarian metal office furniture in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.1% of exports, Romania for 14.2%, and Czechia for 5.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 53.1% of total export value.

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 metal office furniture to Hungary

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year reduction, Hungary's imports of metal office furniture in kind increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 3 725 thousand units, showing a gradual rise of 7.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 14.8%, averaging an annual decline of 5.2%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 3 476 thousand units, with the largest decline of 15.7% recorded that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	(15.7%)	7.1%	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and China formed the key group of partners for Hungary's metal office furniture imports in kind. Italy accounted for 35.7% of imports, Germany for 18.7%, and China for 14.4%. Together, these three countries represented 68.7% of total import 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

After a two-year contraction, Hungary's imports of metal office furniture in value terms increased in 2021. Imports totalled 14 244 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual gain of 7.2% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 2.6%, averaging an annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 13 292 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.1% occurring in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	(4.3%)	7.2%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and China were the principal sources for Hungary's metal office furniture imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 31.2% of imports, Germany for 23.8%, and China for 8.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 63.7% of total import 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