Hungary: Table Egg Market 2025

Table Egg Market Size in Hungary

In 2022, the Hungarian table egg market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Table Egg Production in Hungary

In value terms, table egg production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Table Egg Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, overseas shipments of table eggs increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, table egg exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of table egg exports from Hungary, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for table egg exported from Hungary were the UK ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Egg Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, the amount of table eggs imported into Hungary skyrocketed to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, table egg imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table egg to Hungary, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, table egg imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table eggs to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, table egg import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform