Hungary: Automotive Lighting Market 2025

Automotive Lighting Market Size in Hungary

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Hungarian automotive lighting market, when its value decreased by -29.2% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Automotive Lighting Production in Hungary

In value terms, automotive lighting production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Automotive lighting production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Automotive Lighting Exports

Exports from Hungary

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of automotive lighting increased by 21% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Romania (X units) were the main destinations of automotive lighting exports from Hungary, with a combined 46% share of total exports. The UK, Russia, Austria, Slovakia, the United States, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Mexico, the Netherlands and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +174.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the largest markets for automotive lighting exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Russia, Austria, Slovakia, the United States, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Mexico, the Netherlands and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Thailand, with a CAGR of +184.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, automotive lighting export price increased by +80.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Thailand ($X per unit) and Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) and the UK ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Automotive Lighting Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, the amount of automotive lighting imported into Hungary amounted to X units, rising by 8.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 87%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, automotive lighting imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Austria (X units), Italy (X units) and Slovakia (X units) were the main suppliers of automotive lighting imports to Hungary, together comprising 50% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest automotive lighting suppliers to Hungary, together comprising 50% of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +36.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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