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Uncooked pasta 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 uncooked pasta market in volume terms grew from 93.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 126.3 thousand tons in 2024. This expansion followed a contraction in 2019, after which the market recovered strongly in 2020 and continued to increase through 2022 before stabilizing in 2023.

Market value demonstrated a more pronounced rise, climbing from $115.7 million to $196.9 million over the same period. The value growth significantly outpaced volume growth, especially between 2021 and 2023, indicating a shift in average prices or product composition within the category.

Domestic production followed a similar trajectory, declining in 2019 before reaching 133.4 thousand tons in 2024. Export volumes showed considerable variability, which affected the net supply available for domestic consumption in several years.

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
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 uncooked pasta in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Hungary's uncooked pasta production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 134.5 million US dollars, marking an 11.4% year-over-year advance. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 103.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 16.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	16.2%	11.4%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary ranked 18th globally in uncooked pasta production.

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Hungary's uncooked pasta production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 109.6 thousand tonnes were produced, indicating a slight rise of 2.3% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 17.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 85.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 25.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	25.0%	2.3%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncooked pasta from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Hungary's exported uncooked pasta volumes declined. In 2021, Hungary exported 16 405 tonnes, showing a strong decline of 21.7% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 29.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 20 946 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 59.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	59.9%	(21.7%)	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia were the key partners for Hungary's uncooked pasta exports in kind. Romania accounted for 30.6% of exports, Slovakia for 16.5%, and Slovenia for 11.2%, together making up 58.3% 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

After a two-year rise, Hungary's uncooked pasta export volume declined. In 2021, Hungary exported 17 851 thousand US dollars worth of uncooked pasta, marking a moderate reduction of 3.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 48.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 18 448 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 50.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	50.3%	(3.2%)	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia formed the core of Hungary's uncooked pasta exports in value terms. Romania accounted for 30.5% of exports, Slovakia for 19.5%, and Slovenia for 7.7%, together taking 57.8% of total 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 uncooked pasta to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary's uncooked pasta imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume tallied 15 037 tonnes, showing minimal change year-over-year compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 21.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	7.9%	0.1%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy and Czechia were the primary suppliers of uncooked pasta to Hungary in kind, with a combined share of 80.8% of total imports, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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 uncooked pasta imports from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 17 142 thousand US dollars, which is 12.9% more year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 30.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	11.9%	12.9%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018 to 2021, Italy, Czechia, and Germany were the main sources for Hungary's uncooked pasta imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 57.6% of imports, Czechia for 14.6%, and Germany for 9.2%, together absorbing 81.4% 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