Hungary: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2025

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Hungary

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Hungarian toilet and kitchen linen market, when its value decreased by -8.4% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Hungary

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 688% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, the amount of toilet and kitchen linen exported from Hungary shrank rapidly to X units, falling by -28.6% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Austria (X units) was the main destination for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Hungary, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X units), threefold. Croatia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+55.0% per year) and Croatia (+41.1% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Hungary, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+46.0% per year) and Croatia (+46.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, approx. X units of toilet and kitchen linen were imported into Hungary; dropping by -19.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), China (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of toilet and kitchen linen imports to Hungary, together comprising 70% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest toilet and kitchen linen suppliers to Hungary, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +28.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet and kitchen linen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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