Hungary: Chicken Egg Market 2025

Chicken Egg Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian chicken egg market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Chicken Egg Production in Hungary

In value terms, chicken egg production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 19%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Egg Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, overseas shipments of chicken eggs increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken egg exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +108.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken egg exports from Hungary, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Turkey, Austria, Germany, Ukraine, Belarus, Iraq, Georgia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +47.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken egg exported from Hungary were Russia ($X), Mexico ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for 62% of total exports. Turkey, Belgium, Belarus, Germany, Poland, Iran, Ukraine, Austria, Iraq and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +49.0%, saw 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 2022, the average chicken egg export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Iran (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Egg Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, overseas purchases of chicken eggs increased by 72% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken egg imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chicken egg to Hungary, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken egg imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +28.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+22.0% per year) and Slovakia (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken eggs to Hungary, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +27.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+19.5% per year) and Germany (+14.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken egg import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Spain (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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