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Porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles 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 porcelain tableware and kitchenware showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. It began at $10.3 million in 2018, edged up to $10.7 million the following year, then contracted to $8.0 million in 2020.

A period of recovery followed, with the market size climbing to $9.6 million in 2021 and reaching a high of $12.4 million in 2022. This upward trend was sharply interrupted in 2023 when the market plummeted to $6.7 million.

The most recent data indicates a strong rebound in 2024, with the market value recovering to $11.0 million, bringing it close to the levels seen prior to the previous year's downturn.

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 value
    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. 4.2. 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/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 porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Hungary's production of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles rebounded. In 2021, output reached 15 258 thousand US dollars, showing a strong year-over-year increase of 18.0%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 934 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 22.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	(22.9%)	18.0%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Hungary produced 784 tonnes of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, up 1.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 39.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.4%. The lowest output was in 2020 at 771 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 402 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 45.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.3%	(45.0%)	1.7%	(15.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary's exports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles totaled 1 635 tonnes, a significant increase of 36.9% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 47.8%, with an annualized rate of 13.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	(8.3%)	36.9%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France, Croatia, and Romania consistently led Hungary's export structure in volume terms. France accounted for 52.1% of exports, Croatia for 9.7%, and Romania for 8.6%, together making up 70.3% 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

In 2021, Hungary's cross-border shipments of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles amounted to 15 761 thousand US dollars, marking a steep increase of 27.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 12 379 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(14.0%)	27.3%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France, the United States, and Japan were the top markets for Hungary's exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 57.2% 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 porcelain tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary's imports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles reached 2 620 tonnes, up 11.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 14.4%, with an annualized rate of 4.6%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.1%	(6.7%)	11.4%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, China, and Slovakia were the main sources for Hungary's imports in volume terms. Poland contributed 32.7% of imports, China 21.8%, and Slovakia 12.4%, together accounting for 66.9% 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

In 2021, Hungary's imports of porcelain tableware, kitchenware, and household articles were valued at 10 084 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic advance of 35.9% over the past year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 35.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 7 423 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	(10.8%)	35.9%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia were the key partners for Hungary's imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 23.8% of imports, Germany for 21.7%, and Slovakia for 11.6%, together making up 57.0% of total 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