Agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary
Hungary: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary, 1964–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary is 0.8%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary peaked at 47.8% in 1966 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2009.
Hungary ranks 117th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 12.0% | — |
| 1965 | 11.4% | -4.7% |
| 1966 | 47.8% | +318.7% |
| 1967 | 11.1% | -76.8% |
| 1968 | 10.7% | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 9.6% | -10.7% |
| 1970 | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| 1971 | 7.2% | -20.1% |
| 1972 | 7.2% | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 7.7% | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 7.1% | -7.3% |
| 1975 | 6.8% | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 7.2% | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 6.5% | -9.7% |
| 1978 | 6.7% | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 6.6% | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 7.1% | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 5.9% | -16.7% |
| 1982 | 4.9% | -17.2% |
| 1983 | 5.3% | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 5.5% | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 5.2% | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 5.3% | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 5.0% | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 3.4% | -31.3% |
| 1992 | 3.0% | -13.6% |
| 1993 | 2.6% | -12.5% |
| 1994 | 2.6% | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 3.0% | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 2.6% | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 2.0% | -24.5% |
| 1998 | 1.7% | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 1.5% | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 1.5% | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 1.2% | -15.5% |
| 2002 | 1.3% | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 1.2% | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | -15.3% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +29.7% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +28.5% |
| 2012 | 1.3% | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | -24.1% |
| 2024 | 0.9% | +11.4% |
| 2025 | 0.8% | -9.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 0.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 94% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 0.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.0%, 81% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +318.7% | 11.4% | 47.8% |
| 1967 | -76.8% | 47.8% | 11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.1% | 9.6% | 47.8% | 6 |
| 1970s | 7.2% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.5% | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.4% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 114 Ukraine 0.9% compare
- 115 Jamaica 0.9% compare
- 116 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.8% compare
- 118 Colombia 0.8% compare
- 119 Central African Republic 0.8% compare
- 120 Timor-Leste 0.8% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Rural population 29.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Hungary was 0.8% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 47.8% in 1966.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2009.
- How does Hungary rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Hungary ranks 117th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.