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Starches and inulin market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, Hungary's production of starches and inulin rose from 102.9 thousand tons to 170.1 thousand tons, while domestic market volume grew moderately from 94.1 to 99.4 thousand tons. The launch of new product applications like BENEO's organic inulin for dairy and snacks in 2018 broadened usage. By 2022, European regulatory support for inulin in food and announced capacity expansions by major producers such as Sensus provided further impetus for market expansion.

Export volumes surged from 18.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 80.1 thousand tons in 2022 and continued climbing to 93.9 thousand tons by 2025, reflecting strong international demand. Import volumes remained steady around 9-10 thousand tons annually before increasing to 15.1 thousand tons in 2025.

In value terms, production jumped from $22.9 million in 2018 to $77.8 million in 2022. The market's value recovered from $23.5 million in 2020 to $36.2 million in 2022, aligning with heightened regional demand for nutraceuticals and functional ingredients in Eastern Europe.

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, 2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020, 2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020, 2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020, 2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020, 2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020, 2022, 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. 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 starches and inulin in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2020, Hungary's output of starches and inulin was valued at 31 234 K $ US, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production grew by 36.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.9%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2020, Hungary produced 137.4 K t of starches and inulin, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production increased by 33.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.1%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches and inulin from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Starches and inulin exports from Hungary rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 65 813 t, marking a 34.2% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 260.9%, with an annualized rate of 53.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	155.0%	34.2%	53.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Italy, and the Netherlands were the top destinations for Hungary's starches and inulin exports in kind. Poland accounted for 32.5% of exports, Italy for 17.0%, and the Netherlands for 7.9%, together making up 57.4% 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

Hungary's starches and inulin exports in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 24 774 K $ US, reflecting a sharp rise of 39.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 213.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 46.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.7%	108.7%	39.6%	46.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Italy, and Croatia were the main destinations for Hungary's starches and inulin exports in value terms. Poland represented 36.6% of exports, Italy 15.3%, and Croatia 7.7%, together accounting for 59.6% of total exports.

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 starches and inulin to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, starches and inulin imports into Hungary increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 9 951 t, up by 13.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 5.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 755 t, following a 5.8% drop in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	(1.8%)	13.7%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Poland were the primary sources for Hungary's starches and inulin imports in kind, together accounting for 52.7% 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

Foreign supplies of starches and inulin to Hungary increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 10 994 K $ US, showing a modest uptick of 9.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 967 K $ US, after a 5.2% decline that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	0.6%	9.7%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Germany, Austria, and Belgium led the structure of Hungary's starches and inulin imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.1% of imports, Austria for 16.2%, and Belgium for 13.0%, with a combined share of 60.4% 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