Hungary: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian poultry market reached $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Poultry Production in Hungary

In value terms, poultry production shrank modestly to $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 appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average poultry yield in Hungary amounted to X kg per head, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield decreased by X%. The poultry yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Hungary; falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, the amount of poultry exported from Hungary reduced to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of poultry exports from Hungary, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Austria, Ukraine, Italy, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Switzerland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for poultry exported from Hungary worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Romania, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Bulgaria, the UK, the Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Poultry Imports

Imports into Hungary

Poultry imports into Hungary soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to Hungary, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest poultry suppliers to Hungary were Poland ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion 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, poultry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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