Soil cultivation machinery including harrows scarifiers cultivators weeders and hoes market in Hungary

Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian market for soil cultivation machinery experienced dynamic growth in 2018, supported by strong sales in agricultural machinery. Technological advancements, such as vertical tillage equipment that minimizes soil disturbance, gained prominence in 2019, though market volume in units saw a slight dip. The arrival of a new exclusive distributor for South Korean LS tractors in 2020 expanded buyer choice, while the market contraction that year may reflect broader economic conditions. A sharp rebound occurred in 2021, with market volume surging to nearly 40 000 units, fueled by market decentralization and the adoption of reduced-tillage technologies that help farmers adapt to climate change.

From 2022 onward, the sector confronted significant headwinds. Extreme drought conditions heightened the need for efficient, soil-protective machinery, but sales growth slowed due to the drought, the phase-out of EU and national subsidy programs, and market uncertainties stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war. This trend culminated in a reported 30% drop in tillage machinery sales in 2023, attributed to persistent drought, rising input costs, and the end of support schemes. By 2025, demand stabilized with a marginal 2% decrease, as the industry continued to focus on digitalization and environmentally conscious tillage practices, exemplified by the upcoming launch of advanced telemetry services.

Production soil cultivation machinery in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Hungary's production of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—rebounded. In 2021, output reached 20 304 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 25.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 15.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 16 199 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

Following two years of losses, Hungary's production volume of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—rose. In 2021, 9 934 units were produced, up by 58.7% from 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 39.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.2%. The minimum was in 2020 at 6 259 units, which experienced the steepest decline of 61.0%.

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

Exports soil cultivation machinery from Hungary

Exports in kind, unit

Hungary's exports of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 3 637 units, down by 14.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 44%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Hungary's exports of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—were Slovakia, accounting for 53.4% of exports in kind, Romania at 11.9%, and Slovenia at 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 70.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Hungary's exports of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 6 700 thousand US dollars, rising by 11.5% from the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 6 007 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.0%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the key partners for Hungary's exports of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—in value terms were Romania, with 29.0% of exports, Germany at 28.2%, and Slovakia at 16.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 73.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Imports soil cultivation machinery to Hungary

Imports in kind, unit

Hungary's imports of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 33 572 units, a dramatic gain of 36.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 58.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%. The minimum was in 2019 at 19 772 units, which also saw the largest decline of 6.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading suppliers of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—to Hungary were China, with 37.3% of imports in kind, Germany at 25.1%, and Czechia at 16.5%. Together, these three countries made up 78.9% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's imports of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—totaled 44 461 thousand US dollars, representing a 29.1% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 0.5%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the main markets for Hungary's imports of soil cultivation machinery—including harrows, scarifiers, cultivators, weeders, and hoes—in value terms were Germany, accounting for 40.8% of imports, Sweden at 14.2%, and Czechia at 11.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 66.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021