Hungary Trade Surplus Widens in May

2026-06-30 07:17 By Joshua Ferrer 1 min. read

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%.



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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%.
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