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Testliner market in Hungary

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian testliner market volume remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2020, fluctuating around 148 thousand tonnes. A notable expansion occurred in 2021, pushing the market size to 170.7 thousand tonnes, followed by a slight contraction to 159 thousand tonnes in 2022.

Market volume recovered to 171 thousand tonnes in 2023, driven by increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions aligned with EU and Hungarian environmental recycling targets and by the expansion of global e-commerce, which raised need for packaging materials. In 2024, the market volume declined sharply to 130 thousand tonnes.

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 kind
    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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K t
  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, 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 testliner in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Hungary's testliner production value declined for two consecutive years before rebounding. In 2021, output reached 131.2 million US dollars, marking a significant 39.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 94.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.5%)	(14.1%)	39.6%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Testliner production volume in Hungary fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, Hungary produced 249.3 thousand tonnes, representing a 6.6% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 277.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 15.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.9%	(3.9%)	(6.6%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports testliner from Hungary

Exports in kind, K t

Hungary's testliner export volumes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 197.2 thousand tonnes, which is 10.3% lower than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 229.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 21.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.8%	(4.0%)	(10.3%)	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovenia, and Romania were the leading destinations for Hungary's testliner exports by volume. Poland accounted for 24.7% of exports, Slovenia for 15.3%, and Romania for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 52.1% of total export 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 testliner export value fell for two years before increasing. In 2021, exports reached 89 745 thousand US dollars, indicating a substantial 32.1% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 67 928 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.2%)	(19.4%)	32.1%	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Slovenia, and Romania were the key partners for Hungary's testliner exports by value. Poland accounted for 25.6% of exports, Slovenia for 12.5%, and Romania for 12.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 50.4% 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 testliner to Hungary

Imports in kind, K t

Hungary's testliner import volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 118.6 thousand tonnes, representing a 16.8% year-over-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	4.0%	16.8%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Germany, and Romania were the principal sources for Hungary's testliner imports by volume. Together, these three markets accounted for 79.9% 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

Hungary's testliner import value declined for two years before rising. In 2021, Hungary imported a total of 66 830 thousand US dollars of testliner, reflecting a sharp 51.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 44 004 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.5%)	(8.1%)	51.9%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Austria, and Romania were the biggest contributors to Hungary's testliner imports by value. Germany accounted for 36.4% of imports, Austria for 35.1%, and Romania for 9.5%. Jointly, these three countries represented 80.9% 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