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Not grated and not powdered processed cheese market in Hungary

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for not grated and not powdered processed cheese in Hungary showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. Volume consumption grew from 10 555 tonnes in 2018 to a high of 13 175 tonnes in 2020.

A multi-year contraction followed the 2020 peak, with market volume falling to 6 067 tonnes by 2023. This trend reversed in 2024, as volume rebounded significantly to 9 089 tonnes.

In value terms, the market mirrored this volatility, reaching 49.4 million US dollars in 2020 before declining to 21.4 million US dollars in 2023 and recovering to 35.1 million US dollars in 2024.

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, 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, 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 grated and not powdered processed cheese in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Hungary's production of not grated and not powdered processed cheese was valued at 48 166 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a significant decline of 24.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 19%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 64 016 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	9.8%	(24.8%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year uptick, Hungary's production volume of not grated and not powdered processed cheese declined. In 2021, the country produced 12 913 tonnes, representing a strong decrease of 16.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 7.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 15 535 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	8.1%	(16.9%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 6 490 tonnes, which is 10.6% less than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 20.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	(2.8%)	(10.6%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Romania, and Lebanon formed the core of Hungary's exports in kind. Italy accounted for 43.3% of exports, Romania for 23.5%, and Lebanon for 9.2%, together representing 76.0% 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

Hungary's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 28 423 thousand US dollars, amounting to a strong reduction of 12.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 18%, with an average annual decline of 6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 35 529 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	(8.3%)	(12.7%)	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Romania, and Lebanon were the main markets for Hungary's exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 52.8% of exports, Romania for 17.2%, and Lebanon for 8.6%, together making up 78.6% of total export 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 not grated and not powdered processed cheese to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's imports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 5 131 tonnes, constituting a rise of 4.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 9.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 619 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 6.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	6.1%	4.7%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands—together absorbed 85.5% of Hungary's total imports in kind of not grated and not powdered processed cheese.

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 not grated and not powdered processed cheese increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported a total of 17 319 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial uptick of 11.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 12.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 319 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	3.6%	11.5%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Hungary's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 65.3% of imports, Austria for 12.8%, and the Netherlands for 6.6%, together absorbing 84.8% 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