Summary
- Exports
- $151.8billion
- Imports
- $146.3billion
- Trade balance
- +$5.6billion
Products
What it exports
Cars (8.5%) and auto parts (6.8%) together make up 15.3% of its exports.
What it imports
Auto parts (5%) and cameras and broadcast equipment (3%) together make up 8% of its imports.
Its products
Destinations and sources of its products that have their own page.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $36.3 billion | $30.1 billion |
| 87 · Vehicles | $25.3 billion | $14 billion |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $23.9 billion | $20.7 billion |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $11.4 billion | $8 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $5.5 billion | $6.7 billion |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $5.2 billion | $3.4 billion |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $3.9 billion | $13.4 billion |
| 40 · Rubber | $3.1 billion | $2.2 billion |
| 10 · Cereals | $1.8 billion | $290 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $1.8 billion | $1.7 billion |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $1.7 billion | $1.8 billion |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $1.6 billion | $1.7 billion |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $1.6 billion | $3.1 billion |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $1.6 billion | $941 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $1.5 billion | $759 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $1.5 billion | $2.7 billion |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $1.4 billion | $867 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $1.4 billion | $908 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $1.2 billion | $549 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $1.1 billion | $3.3 billion |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $1 billion | $2.7 billion |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $955 million | $486 million |
| 44 · Wood | $889 million | $778 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $794 million | $1.2 billion |
| 70 · Glass | $750 million | $728 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $747 million | $463 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $728 million | $761 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $693 million | $466 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $655 million | $417 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $621 million | $454 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $620 million | $784 million |
| 74 · Copper | $603 million | $1.5 billion |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $543 million | $464 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $542 million | $902 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $521 million | $779 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $501 million | $1.2 billion |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $497 million | $460 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $495 million | $809 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $464 million | $806 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $429 million | $404 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $388 million | $248 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $374 million | $260 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $346 million | $444 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $315 million | $672 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $300 million | $369 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $258 million | $558 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $256 million | $676 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $252 million | $500 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $241 million | $128 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $239 million | $213 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $218 million | $150 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $194 million | $256 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $183 million | $2.5 billion |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $182 million | $601 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $181 million | $511 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $179 million | $423 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $157 million | $293 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $156 million | $256 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $152 million | $106 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $132 million | $298 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $91 million | $22 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $87 million | $471 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $80 million | $219 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $70 million | $147 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $65 million | $70 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $64 million | $153 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $63 million | $70 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $58 million | $251 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $51 million | $187 million |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $50 million | $134 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $49 million | $183 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $48 million | $74 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $44 million | $95 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $43 million | $65 million |
| 80 · Tin | $43 million | $78 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $40 million | $65 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $25 million | $75 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $23 million | $86 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $19 million | $10 million |
| 65 · Hats | $18 million | $52 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $17 million | $79 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $17 million | $46 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $13 million | $72 million |
| 51 · Wool | $11 million | $17 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $11 million | $57 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $7 million | $33 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $6 million | $4 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $5 million | $11 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $4 million | $18 million |
| 78 · Lead | $4 million | $22 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $4 million | $13 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $4 million | $3 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $3 million | $7 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $3 million | $40 million |
| 50 · Silk | $1 million | $1 million |
| 45 · Cork | $1 million | $5 million |
Trading partners
Germany is its main destination (23.4% of exports) and source (22.4% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 35.5 | 23.4% | Sea |
| United States | 11.5 | 7.6% | Air |
| Romania | 9 | 5.9% | Land |
| Italy | 7.6 | 5% | Sea |
| Slovakia | 6.8 | 4.5% | Land |
| France | 6.6 | 4.3% | Sea |
| Poland | 6.5 | 4.3% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 6.4 | 4.2% | Sea |
| Czechia | 5.4 | 3.6% | Sea |
| Austria | 5.2 | 3.5% | Land |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 32.8 | 22.4% | Sea |
| China | 10.4 | 7.1% | Sea |
| Poland | 8.8 | 6% | Sea |
| Slovakia | 8.7 | 5.9% | Land |
| Austria | 8.4 | 5.8% | Land |
| Czechia | 8.2 | 5.6% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 7.1 | 4.9% | Air |
| Italy | 5.8 | 4% | Sea |
| South Korea | 5.8 | 4% | Sea |
| Russia | 5.5 | 3.8% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Hungary accounted for 0.67% of world exports, compared with 0.3% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 10-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 152
- Imports 146
- Balance +5.6
Source: CEPII BACI
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| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $15.4 billion | $16.5 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 1996 | $16.9 billion | $17.7 billion | -$776 million |
| 1997 | $21 billion | $22.4 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 1998 | $25.1 billion | $26.9 billion | -$1.8 billion |
| 1999 | $27.4 billion | $28.9 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2000 | $31.3 billion | $33.3 billion | -$2 billion |
| 2001 | $34.3 billion | $34.6 billion | -$302 million |
| 2002 | $37.1 billion | $38.6 billion | -$1.6 billion |
| 2003 | $45 billion | $49.5 billion | -$4.5 billion |
| 2004 | $53.6 billion | $61 billion | -$7.4 billion |
| 2005 | $61.2 billion | $64.5 billion | -$3.3 billion |
| 2006 | $70.8 billion | $76.2 billion | -$5.5 billion |
| 2007 | $90.7 billion | $92.5 billion | -$1.8 billion |
| 2008 | $100.7 billion | $105.5 billion | -$4.7 billion |
| 2009 | $76.2 billion | $75.4 billion | $748 million |
| 2010 | $90.4 billion | $84.6 billion | $5.8 billion |
| 2011 | $103.2 billion | $98.4 billion | $4.8 billion |
| 2012 | $94.9 billion | $91.5 billion | $3.4 billion |
| 2013 | $101.7 billion | $98.4 billion | $3.3 billion |
| 2014 | $108.4 billion | $102.2 billion | $6.2 billion |
| 2015 | $99.2 billion | $90.5 billion | $8.7 billion |
| 2016 | $101.8 billion | $91 billion | $10.9 billion |
| 2017 | $110.9 billion | $101.8 billion | $9.1 billion |
| 2018 | $119.4 billion | $113.2 billion | $6.2 billion |
| 2019 | $118.3 billion | $114.3 billion | $3.9 billion |
| 2020 | $115 billion | $110.2 billion | $4.8 billion |
| 2021 | $133.8 billion | $134.9 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 2022 | $141.5 billion | $153.8 billion | -$12.4 billion |
| 2023 | $153.5 billion | $143.7 billion | $9.8 billion |
| 2024 | $151.8 billion | $146.3 billion | $5.6 billion |
World rank
Hungary rose from 44th to 35th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 44th in 1995
- 35th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 44th |
| 1996 | 45th |
| 1997 | 42nd |
| 1998 | 39th |
| 1999 | 38th |
| 2000 | 38th |
| 2001 | 38th |
| 2002 | 37th |
| 2003 | 38th |
| 2004 | 38th |
| 2005 | 38th |
| 2006 | 37th |
| 2007 | 37th |
| 2008 | 37th |
| 2009 | 36th |
| 2010 | 37th |
| 2011 | 40th |
| 2012 | 42nd |
| 2013 | 40th |
| 2014 | 37th |
| 2015 | 36th |
| 2016 | 35th |
| 2017 | 36th |
| 2018 | 35th |
| 2019 | 34th |
| 2020 | 34th |
| 2021 | 35th |
| 2022 | 35th |
| 2023 | 35th |
| 2024 | 35th |
What it sells
Its top export group is still electrical and electronic equipment: 24% in 2024
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 25%
- Rubber 2%
- Oil, gas and coal 3%
- Precision and medical instruments 3%
- Plastics 4%
- Pharmaceuticals 8%
- Mechanical machinery 16%
- Vehicles 17%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 24%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 12.5% | 23.9% |
| Vehicles | 6.2% | 16.7% |
| Mechanical machinery | 12.4% | 15.8% |
| Pharmaceuticals | 1.8% | 7.5% |
| Plastics | 5% | 3.7% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Rubber | 1.1% | 2% |
| Other | 57% | 24.5% |
Who it trades with
Austria went from 10% to 5% of Hungary's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Germany 23%
- Slovakia 5%
- Poland 5%
- United States 5%
- Austria 5%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 27.3% | 22.9% |
| Slovakia | 2% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| United States | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| Austria | 9.7% | 4.6% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Pannonian basin
- Matra power station
- Dunamenti power station
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.