Unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves market in Hungary, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, Hungary's market for unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves operated under the established EU Regulation 1069/2009 and national decrees like 45/2012 (V.8.) VM, which set health rules for animal by-products. Licensed operators such as Biofilter Zrt. and Greenpro Zrt. handled collection and disposal. Market volume in physical terms grew from 87 085 t in 2018 to 121 830 t in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted logistics and supply chains, contributing to a slight decrease to 117 269 t.

After 2020, market volume entered a downward trend, falling to 82 283 t in 2021. In 2022, regulatory attention shifted as the National Food Chain Safety Office emphasized the collection and recycling of expired food and animal by-products. A deregulatory amendment, Decree 174/2023, simplified certain health requirements for animal by-products not intended for human consumption. Despite these developments, which focused on sustainability and process efficiency, market volume continued to decline to 74 579 t in 2022.

The contraction accelerated in 2023, with market volume dropping to 49 477 t. A partial recovery followed in 2024, bringing volume to 57 748 t.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Hungary's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 22 198 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 26.9% rise compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 30.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.2%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 17 056 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 0.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, Hungary's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves declined in 2021. Output totaled 41 999 tonnes, representing a 16.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 50 508 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 25.5%.

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

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves from Hungary

Exports in kind, t

Hungary exported 54 174 tonnes of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in 2021, showing little change from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 122.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 30.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Germany accounted for 18.5% of exports in volume, Slovakia for 16.6%, and Greece for 9.5%. Together, these three countries made up 44.5% of total exports, with numerous other nations holding smaller but notable shares.

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

In 2021, Hungary's exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves were valued at 40 296 thousand US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 208.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 45.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary's export market for unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves was diverse. Germany led with 21.2% of exports by value, followed by Slovakia at 12.6% and Greece at 10.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 44.6% of total export value, while many other countries contributed smaller but significant portions.

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

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

Imports unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves to Hungary

Imports in kind, t

Hungary imported 94 458 tonnes of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in 2021, a sharp increase of 41.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 30.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 66 761 tonnes, with the largest decline of 8.3% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Austria, Slovakia, and Slovenia were the main sources for Hungary's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves by volume. Austria accounted for 26.2% of imports, Slovakia for 20.3%, and Slovenia for 13.2%. Together, these three countries made up 59.8% of total import flows.

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

The market for imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves into Hungary showed volatility from 2018 to 2021. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, import value amounted to 56 305 thousand US dollars, a sharp uptick of 78.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 30 911 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 8.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Austria, and Slovenia were the top suppliers of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves to Hungary by value. Slovakia accounted for 20.7% of imports, Austria for 16.0%, and Slovenia for 14.8%. Their combined share reached 51.5% of total import value.

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

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