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Hungary: Plastic Bottle Market 2025

Plastic Bottle Market Size in Hungary

For the eleventh consecutive year, the Hungarian plastic bottle market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 227% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption posted significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Plastic Bottle Production in Hungary

In value terms, plastic bottle production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Plastic Bottle Imports

Imports into Hungary

Plastic bottle imports into Hungary skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, picking up by 16% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2020 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +22.4% over the last two-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic bottle imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2020 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.6% over the last two years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bottle imports to Hungary, together comprising 53% of total imports. Lithuania, Romania, Austria, Poland, Serbia, France, the Netherlands and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +117.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic bottle suppliers to Hungary were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Lithuania ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +66.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bottle import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+28.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 34% of global consumption. Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Mexico, Japan, Bangladesh, Spain and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

What are the largest producers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 35% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Japan, Spain, Brazil and Ethiopia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

What are the leading suppliers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics to Hungary?

In value terms, Germany, Italy and Poland appeared to be the largest plastic bottle suppliers to Hungary, with a combined 45% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics from Hungary?

In value terms, Romania, Poland and Germany appeared to be the largest markets for plastic bottle exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Hungary?

The average plastic bottle export price stood at $2,577 per ton in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics in Hungary?

The average plastic bottle import price stood at $3,046 per ton in 2021, rising by 5.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bottle market in Hungary. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 22221450 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
Prodcom 22221470 - Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres

Country coverage:

Hungary

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Hungary
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024