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Syringes 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 syringes market grew from $49.4 million in 2018 to $100.1 million in 2020, largely due to the implementation of strict medical waste regulations that increased the demand for safe injection devices. This regulatory environment, established in 2018, emphasized infection prevention and proper disposal, stimulating both production and consumption. The market then experienced a moderate decline to $93.1 million in 2021.

A recovery followed in 2022, with market size reaching $130.5 million and further climbing to $144.1 million in 2023. This growth was supported by shifts in consumer preferences towards higher safety standards and the introduction of updated EU price indication rules, which improved market clarity and trust. In 2024, however, the market contracted to $105 million.

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, M unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
  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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 syringes in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of growth, syringe production in Hungary declined. In 2021, output was valued at 175.0 million US dollars, marking a modest 6.3% decrease compared to 2020. Production peaked in 2020 at 186.8 million US dollars. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 40%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.9%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, with a 24.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	19.8%	(6.3%)	11.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports syringes from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary's foreign syringe supplies increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 5,200 tonnes, representing an 87.1% gain compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 126.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 31.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	16.3%	87.1%	31.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany and France dominated Hungary's syringe exports in volume, together accounting for 95.1% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

Syringe shipments from Hungary abroad increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export volume amounted to 154.9 million US dollars, a 12.1% gain from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 46.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 13.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.3%	12.6%	12.1%	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period 2018–2021, France and Germany were the dominant destinations for Hungary's syringe exports in value terms, jointly capturing 94.2% of total flows. The remaining share went to other markets.

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 syringes to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary imported a total of 1,000 tonnes of syringes in 2021, showing a modest 9.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 31.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 0.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 20.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	(0.3%)	9.4%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Germany, and Slovakia were the main sources of syringe imports to Hungary in volume. The United States accounted for 57.7% of imports, Germany for 12.6%, and Slovakia for 9.7%, together making up 80.0% 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, M $ US

Hungary's syringe imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports registered 73.0 million US dollars, which is 41.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports surged by 143.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 34.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	49.0%	15.5%	41.7%	34.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018–2021, the United States, Germany, and France led as suppliers of syringes to Hungary in value terms. The United States accounted for 24.6% of imports, Germany for 21.4%, and France for 21.1%, jointly representing 67.2% of total imports.

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