Key Market Indicators
Hungary's non-ferrous metal exports are projected to reach about 490,000 metric tons by 2026, up 0.6% annually from 472,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2000, Hungarian supply has increased by almost 3% each year. In 2021, Hungary was 24th in the world while the Czech Republic was one spot ahead with 472,000 metric tons. Spain, the Netherlands and France are the next three countries in the ranking. Hungary's non-ferrous metal imports are expected to reach nearly 960,000 metric tons by 2026, up 1.2% year-on-year from 899,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2000, Hungarian demand has risen 3.4% annually. In 2021, the country was 22nd in the world, with Switzerland ahead at 899,000 metric tons. Spain, France and Norway are the next three countries in the ranking.
