Italy-Hungary Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $14.98B total volume โ€ขItaly deficit: $2.99B

Italy โ†’ Hungary

$5.99B

Exports (2023)

Hungary โ†’ Italy

$8.99B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.99B

Deficit for Italy

Total Trade

$14.98B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

Italy โ†’ Hungary Exports

$5.99B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
2.6% top product
1Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$156.43M
2.6% of exports
2Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm
$117.26M
2.0% of exports
3Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$102.99M
1.7% of exports
4Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene
$95.83M
1.6% of exports
5Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted
$89.33M
1.5% of exports
6Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616
$79.52M
1.3% of exports
7Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708
$72.45M
1.2% of exports
8Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39
$61.13M
1.0% of exports
9Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm
$60.43M
1.0% of exports
10Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$57.73M
1.0% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Italy's export portfolio to Hungary demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Hungary โ†’ Italy Imports

$8.99B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
10.4% concentration
1Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$935.81M
10.4% of imports
2Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc
$450.52M
5.0% of imports
3Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$353.28M
3.9% of imports
4Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
$320.75M
3.6% of imports
5Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$194.45M
2.2% of imports
6Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$179.41M
2.0% of imports
7Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204
$160.69M
1.8% of imports
8Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
$155.80M
1.7% of imports
9Boards, 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
$151.30M
1.7% of imports
10Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power
$143.61M
1.6% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Italy's import pattern from Hungary reveals strategic sourcingin electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Italy demonstrates competitive strength in exportingaluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) to Hungary, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $14.98B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Italy-Hungary Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $14.98 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Italy maintains a deficit of $2.99 billion
  • Export Focus: Italy's primary exports include aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Hungary include electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square), vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc, vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

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 $14.98B 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 Italy leveraging its comparative advantages in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).

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

Italy's specialization in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)complements Hungary's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $14.98B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $14.98B 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 $14.98 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) and electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Italy's trade deficit of $2.99 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square), new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) 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 Italy and Hungary represents a total trade volume of $14.98 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Italy, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.99 billion.

Export Strengths

Italy's exports to Hungary total $5.99 billion, with competitive advantages in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), representing $156.43M or2.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Hungary amount to $8.99 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square), with Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) comprising10.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Italy's strategic sourcing from Hungary. 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