Market research

Sausages and similar meat products market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$420

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sausages and similar meat products in Hungary displayed a clear shift in physical volume from 2018 to 2024, rising from 162.2 thousand t in 2018 to a high of 172.1 thousand t in 2020 before falling to 149.7 thousand t in 2023 and recovering slightly to 155.0 thousand t in 2024.

In value terms, the market demonstrated uninterrupted growth, expanding from 528.8 million USD in 2018 to 708.2 million USD in 2024, suggesting that price increases or a move towards more premium offerings offset volume fluctuations.

Domestic production followed a similar arc, peaking at 144.9 thousand t in 2020 then decreasing, while import volumes declined after 2022 and export volumes showed a steady upward trend throughout the period.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2023-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2023-2024, M $ 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, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 sausages and similar meat products in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In Hungary, the output value of sausages and similar meat products reached 546.8 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 9.6% increase compared to 2019. Production recorded its lowest value in 2019 at 498.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 1.3%. Between 2018 and 2020, overall production grew by 8.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	9.6%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Hungary's production volume of sausages and similar meat products increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 144.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 4.3% rise compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production expanded by 9.3%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	4.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sausages and similar meat products from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary's exports of sausages and similar meat products grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 21 909 tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 4.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	3.6%	4.4%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia—collectively accounted for 65.9% of Hungary's total exports of sausages and similar meat products by volume.

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, M $ US

Hungary's export value of sausages and similar meat products increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 132.0 million US dollars, indicating a slight year-over-year rise of 1.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	13.1%	1.0%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia emerged as the primary markets for Hungary's exports by value. Germany accounted for 42.6% of export value, Slovakia for 16.8%, and Czechia for 12.4%, together representing 71.8% 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 sausages and similar meat products to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Hungary's imports of sausages and similar meat products totaled 50 408 tonnes, a 4.6% increase year-over-year. Imports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 48 207 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 2.7%. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 3.9%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(2.7%)	4.6%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Czechia dominated Hungary's import structure by volume. Slovakia represented 52.3% of imports, Poland 22.4%, and Czechia 7.7%, collectively making up 82.4% 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Hungary's import value of sausages and similar meat products declined. In 2021, imports reached 157.2 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 157.9 million US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 13.4%. From 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 17.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	3.9%	(0.4%)	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany were the leading sources of Hungary's imports by value. Slovakia accounted for 51.4% of import value, Poland for 16.6%, and Germany for 9.9%, jointly comprising 77.9% 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