Industrial production in Hungary fell by 1.5% year-on-year in February 2026, matching preliminary estimates and following a 2.5% drop in the previous month. Manufacturing production, which represents a dominant 97% weight within the industry, decreased (-1.0% vs -2.6% in January), particularly in the manufacture of coke, and refined petroleum products (-41.4% vs -32.9%). Meanwhile, mining and quarrying activity also remained in contraction, though the pace of decline eased (-9.1% vs -45.2% in January). In contrast, the electricity, gas, and steam segment declined sharply (-11.2% vs 6.7%). On a seasonally and working-day-adjusted basis, industrial output decreased by 1.8% compared with the previous month, reversing a 1.5% increase in January. Over the first two months of the year, industrial production was 2.0% lower than in the same period last year. source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office

Industrial Production in Hungary decreased 1.50 percent in February of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Hungary averaged 3.83 percent from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 59.10 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -37.00 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Hungary Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Hungary Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Industrial Production in Hungary decreased 1.50 percent in February of 2026 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Hungary is expected to be 2.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Hungary Industrial Production is projected to trend around 3.30 percent in 2027 and 3.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-08 06:30 AM
Industrial Production YoY Prel
Feb -1.5% -2.5% -1.2%
2026-04-15 06:30 AM
Industrial Production YoY Final
Feb -1.5% -2.5% -1.5% -1.5%
2026-05-06 06:30 AM
Industrial Production YoY Prel
Mar -1.5% 1.8%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Manufacturing Production -1.00 -2.60 percent Feb 2026
Mining Production -9.10 -45.20 percent Feb 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Changes in Inventories 861927.00 450629.00 HUF Million Dec 2025
Industrial Production YoY -1.50 -2.50 percent Feb 2026
Industrial Production Mom -1.80 1.50 percent Feb 2026
New Orders 106.30 105.20 points Feb 2026


Hungary Industrial Production
In Hungary, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-1.50 -2.50 59.10 -37.00 1991 - 2026 percent Monthly
2010=100, NSA

News Stream
Hungary Industrial Output Contraction Confirmed at 1.5%
Industrial production in Hungary fell by 1.5% year-on-year in February 2026, matching preliminary estimates and following a 2.5% drop in the previous month. Manufacturing production, which represents a dominant 97% weight within the industry, decreased (-1.0% vs -2.6% in January), particularly in the manufacture of coke, and refined petroleum products (-41.4% vs -32.9%). Meanwhile, mining and quarrying activity also remained in contraction, though the pace of decline eased (-9.1% vs -45.2% in January). In contrast, the electricity, gas, and steam segment declined sharply (-11.2% vs 6.7%). On a seasonally and working-day-adjusted basis, industrial output decreased by 1.8% compared with the previous month, reversing a 1.5% increase in January. Over the first two months of the year, industrial production was 2.0% lower than in the same period last year.
2026-04-15
Hungary Industrial Output Drops 1.5% in February
Industrial production in Hungary fell by 1.5% year-on-year in February 2026, easing from a 2.5% decline in the previous month. Production volumes declined across the vast majority of manufacturing subsectors, with particularly notable decreases in vehicles and food, beverages, and tobacco products. In contrast, certain sectors recorded growth, including the manufacture of computers, electronics, and optical products, as well as electrical equipment. On a seasonally and working-day-adjusted basis, industrial output decreased by 1.8% compared with the previous month, reversing a 1.5% increase in January. Over the first two months of the year, industrial production was 2.0% lower than in the same period last year.
2026-04-08
Hungary Industrial Output Contraction Confirmed at 2.5%
Industrial output in Hungary declined by 2.5% year-on-year in January 2026, matching preliminary estimates and reversing a 1.8% increase in the previous month. Manufacturing production, which represents a dominant 93% weight within the industry, decreased (-2.6% vs 3.9% in December), due to lower output seen in the vast majority of its sub-sectors. Among the sub-sectors, coke, and refined petroleum products (-33% vs -34.7%), chemical and chemical products (-26.7% vs -12.1%), and rubber and plastics products, and other non-metallic mineral products (-12.2% vs 2.1%) posted the most notable declines. Additionally, mining output plunged by 45.2%, slipping further from an 18.4% drop in December. On the other hand, electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning expanded (6.7% vs -20.8%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial activity rose by 1.5% in January, following an upwardly revised 1% gain in the preceding period.
2026-03-13