USA-Hungary Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $12.10B total volume •USA deficit: $6.31B

USAHungary

$2.89B

Exports (2023)

HungaryUSA

$9.21B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$6.31B

Deficit for USA

Total Trade

$12.10B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

USAHungary Exports

$2.89B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
8.4% top product
1Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)
$244.19M
8.4% of exports
2Communication 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
$207.44M
7.2% of exports
3Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units
$203.17M
7.0% of exports
4Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$196.58M
6.8% of exports
5Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kW
$187.05M
6.5% of exports
6Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$186.64M
6.5% of exports
7Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof
$104.95M
3.6% of exports
8Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824
$79.56M
2.8% of exports
9Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$48.86M
1.7% of exports
10Glass: rear-view mirrors for vehicles
$37.85M
1.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

USA's export portfolio to Hungary demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

HungaryUSA Imports

$9.21B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
19.4% concentration
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$1.79B
19.4% of imports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$1.11B
12.1% of imports
3Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$813.04M
8.8% of imports
4Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
$588.23M
6.4% of imports
5Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$232.92M
2.5% of imports
6Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus
$198.76M
2.2% of imports
7Boards, 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
$186.05M
2.0% of imports
8Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves
$148.55M
1.6% of imports
9Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70
$104.91M
1.1% of imports
10Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW
$102.36M
1.1% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

USA's import pattern from Hungary reveals significant dependencyin medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

USA demonstrates competitive strength in exportingturbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) to Hungary, 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 $12.10B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: USA-Hungary Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $12.10 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: USA maintains a deficit of $6.31 billion
  • Export Focus: USA's primary exports include turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), communication 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, units of automatic data processing machines: storage units
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Hungary include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 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 $12.10B 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 USA leveraging its comparative advantages in turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers).

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

USA's specialization in turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $12.10B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $12.10B 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 $12.10 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) and medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

USA's trade deficit of $6.31 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in communication 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic 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 USA and Hungary represents a total trade volume of $12.10 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for USA, with imports exceeding exportsby $6.31 billion.

Export Strengths

USA's exports to Hungary total $2.89 billion, with competitive advantages in turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), representing $244.19M or8.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Hungary amount to $9.21 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, with Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale comprising19.4% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates USA'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) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023