Hungary-China Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $13.14B total volume โ€ขHungary deficit: $6.96B

Hungary โ†’ China

$3.09B

Exports (2023)

China โ†’ Hungary

$10.05B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.96B

Deficit for Hungary

Total Trade

$13.14B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Hungary and China. Green line shows exports from Hungary, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Hungary-China commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Hungary โ†’ China Exports

$3.09B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
15.5% top product
1Radio navigational aid apparatus
$478.52M
15.5% of exports
2Electrical static converters
$177.90M
5.8% of exports
3Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$100.12M
3.2% of exports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$89.83M
2.9% of exports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$87.15M
2.8% of exports
6Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70
$86.84M
2.8% of exports
7Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537
$74.23M
2.4% of exports
8Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic
$60.78M
2.0% of exports
9Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90
$54.59M
1.8% of exports
10Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$53.90M
1.7% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Hungary's export portfolio to China demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with radio navigational aid apparatus representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

China โ†’ Hungary Imports

$10.05B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
8.0% concentration
1Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts
$807.20M
8.0% of imports
2Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$646.45M
6.4% of imports
3Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors
$311.06M
3.1% of imports
4Graphite: artificial
$290.31M
2.9% of imports
5Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$271.99M
2.7% of imports
6Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$266.07M
2.6% of imports
7Circuits: printed
$261.96M
2.6% of imports
8Electrical static converters
$204.25M
2.0% of imports
9Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$167.08M
1.7% of imports
10Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$154.67M
1.5% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Hungary's import pattern from China reveals significant dependencyin telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Hungary demonstrates competitive strength in exportingradio navigational aid apparatus to China, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $13.14B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Hungary-China Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $13.14 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Hungary maintains a deficit of $6.96 billion
  • Export Focus: Hungary's primary exports include radio navigational aid apparatus, electrical static converters, sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China include telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts, electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square), reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $13.14B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Hungary leveraging its comparative advantages in radio navigational aid apparatus.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Hungary's specialization in radio navigational aid apparatuscomplements China's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $13.14B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $13.14B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $13.14 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in radio navigational aid apparatus and telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Hungary's trade deficit of $6.96 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in electrical static converters present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in radio navigational aid apparatus may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Hungary and China represents a total trade volume of $13.14 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Hungary, with imports exceeding exportsby $6.96 billion.

Export Strengths

Hungary's exports to China total $3.09 billion, with competitive advantages in radio navigational aid apparatus, representing $478.52M or15.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China amount to $10.05 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts, with Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts comprising8.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Hungary's strategic sourcing from China. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023