Hungary’s trade balance posted a surplus of EUR 502 million in May 2026, widening from EUR 342 million in the corresponding month of the previous year, as exports rose more than imports. Exports grew by 7.4% year-on-year to EUR 13,228 million, driven largely by higher sales of raw materials and machinery and transport equipment, which was partially offset by declines in energy carriers. Meanwhile, imports rose at a softer 6.3% to EUR 12,727, supported by stronger purchases for energy carriers and machinery and transport equipment, though partly offset by weaker imports of food, beverages and tobacco. In the first five months of 2026, the trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3.44 billion from EUR 4.96 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 5.3% while imports increased at a faster 8.4%. source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office

Hungary recorded a trade surplus of 501.79 EUR Million in May of 2026. Balance of Trade in Hungary averaged 217.37 EUR Million from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1705.00 EUR Million in February of 2024 and a record low of -1609.87 EUR Million in August of 2022. This page provides - Hungary Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Hungary Balance of Trade - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on July of 2026.

Hungary recorded a trade surplus of 501.79 EUR Million in May of 2026. Balance of Trade in Hungary is expected to be 400.00 EUR Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Hungary Balance of Trade is projected to trend around -100.00 EUR Million in 2027 and -200.00 EUR Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-29 06:30 AM
Balance of Trade
Apr €104M €1285M €1250.0M
2026-06-30 06:30 AM
Balance of Trade
May €502M €370M €-200M €-100.0M
2026-07-30 06:30 AM
Balance of Trade
Jun €502M € 900M


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 501.79 370.42 EUR Million May 2026
Exports 13228.31 13515.10 EUR Million May 2026
Imports 12726.52 13144.67 EUR Million May 2026
Terms of Trade 106.20 114.50 points Apr 2026


Hungary Balance of Trade
Hungary's main exports are machinery and transport equipment, consumer goods, agricultural products, chemicals, apparel, textiles, iron and steel, and wine. Hungary's major imports are machinery and equipment, other manufactures and fuels and electricity. European Union is by far its largest trading partner, accounting for about 79% of exports and 76% of imports.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
501.79 370.42 1705.00 -1609.87 1999 - 2026 EUR Million Monthly
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Hungary Trade Surplus Widens in May
Hungary’s trade balance posted a surplus of EUR 502 million in May 2026, widening from EUR 342 million in the corresponding month of the previous year, as exports rose more than imports. Exports grew by 7.4% year-on-year to EUR 13,228 million, driven largely by higher sales of raw materials and machinery and transport equipment, which was partially offset by declines in energy carriers. Meanwhile, imports rose at a softer 6.3% to EUR 12,727, supported by stronger purchases for energy carriers and machinery and transport equipment, though partly offset by weaker imports of food, beverages and tobacco. In the first five months of 2026, the trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3.44 billion from EUR 4.96 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 5.3% while imports increased at a faster 8.4%.
2026-06-30
Hungary Trade Surplus Shrinks in April
Hungary’s trade surplus narrowed sharply to EUR 104 million in April 2026 from EUR 1,149 million in the corresponding month a year ago. Imports jumped 16% year-on-year to EUR 13,074 million, driven by higher purchases of machinery and transport equipment and processed products. Meanwhile, exports rose 6.4% to EUR 13,117 million in April, lifted by slowed declines in food, beverages, and tobacco, though partly offset by weaker exports of processed products, and machinery and transport equipment. For the first four months of the year, the country’s trade surplus fell to EUR 2,674 million from 4,620 million in the same period last year.
2026-05-29
Hungary Trade Surplus Decreases in March
Hungary’s trade surplus narrowed to EUR 924 million in March 2026 from EUR 1,697 million in the corresponding month a year ago, while surpassing market forecasts of EUR 665 million, as exports rose less than imports. Exports grew 3.6% year-on-year to EUR 14,045 million in March, driven by increased shipments of food, beverages, and tobacco, though partly offset by weaker exports of machinery and transport equipment and manufactured goods. Meanwhile, imports climbed 11% to EUR 13,121 million, supported by higher purchases of machinery and transport equipment and manufactured goods. For the first three months of the year, the country’s trade surplus fell to EUR 2,209 million from EUR 3,472 million in the same period last year.
2026-04-30