Hungary: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian frozen poultry liver market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in Hungary

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 54%. Frozen poultry liver production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Hungary

Frozen poultry liver exports from Hungary shrank to X tons in 2022, falling by -11.2% against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen poultry liver exports from Hungary, together comprising 32% of total exports. Germany, France, Poland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Moldova, Slovakia, Spain and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Angola (with a CAGR of +55.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen poultry liver exported from Hungary were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 35% share of total exports. Romania, Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, Spain, Moldova and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Angola, with a CAGR of +49.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 frozen poultry liver export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Italy (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Hungary

For the fourth year in a row, Hungary recorded growth in purchases abroad of frozen poultry livers and offal, which increased by 0.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen poultry liver imports to Hungary, with a combined 68% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Estonia, Austria, Slovakia, Germany, the Czech Republic, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry livers and offal to Hungary, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +26.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.2% per year) and Romania (+26.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen poultry liver import price increased by +32.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 34%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+25.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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