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Not calcined or sintered dolomite market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for not calcined or sintered dolomite in Hungary saw its volume fall from 5.45 million tons in 2018 to 3.57 million tons in 2024, with intermediate fluctuations. In value terms, after a contraction to USD 26.2 million in 2020, the market recovered and reached USD 36.8 million by 2024. The state-owned Dolomit Kőbányászati Kft., active since 1978, has been a defining supplier in the Hungarian dolomite mining and processing sector.

In 2016, Borsod Dolomit Kft. commercialized Dolomit levélerő, an organic-mineral fertilizer that opened a new soil‑improvement segment, especially for acidic sandy soils. This product remained relevant in the agricultural market through 2025. Furthermore, the depreciation of the US dollar in 2025 affected the cost of imported raw materials, adding a currency‑related dimension to the market's cost structure.

Over the 2018‑2024 period, the divergence between physical tonnage and monetary value indicates a shift toward higher‑value products or increased price levels. The presence of long‑established state‑linked enterprises and the ongoing relevance of specialized agricultural amendments provided a consistent backdrop for the market's development.

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, K t
  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, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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, 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 not calcined or sintered dolomite in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Hungary's production of not calcined or sintered dolomite increased in value terms. In 2021, output reached 30 594 thousand US dollars, representing a 17.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value decreased by 20%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 25 946 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production value fell by 24.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.4%)	(10.2%)	17.9%	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two years of decline, Hungary's production of not calcined or sintered dolomite increased in volume terms. In 2021, the country produced 4 087 thousand metric tons, marking a modest 7.4% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production volume decreased by 25.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 9.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 805 thousand metric tons. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 17.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.4%)	(15.5%)	7.4%	(9.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not calcined or sintered dolomite from Hungary

According to sector analysis data, Hungary did not export any not calcined or sintered dolomite between 2018 and 2021.

Imports not calcined or sintered dolomite to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

The market demonstrated considerable volatility during the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 443 metric tons, then peaked in 2021 at 9 580 metric tons, representing a 22-fold increase between these years. The 2021 volume showed a remarkable 385.4% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when import volumes fell by 30.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.2%)	345.5%	385.4%	147.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia and Austria were the dominant suppliers of not calcined or sintered dolomite to Hungary, together accounting for 95.3% of total import volumes. Other trading partners contributed 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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2019 at 52 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2021 at 1 162 thousand US dollars, representing a 22-fold difference between these years. The 2021 value marked a substantial 421.4% year-over-year increase. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when import values fell by 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	331.2%	421.4%	173.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia and Austria remained the primary suppliers of not calcined or sintered dolomite to Hungary in value terms, together representing 98.1% of total import value. Other countries accounted for the remainder.

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