Key Market Indicators
Hungarian metal imports are projected to climb to approximately 15.9 million metric tons by 2028, up from 14 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 2.1%. Since the year 2000, the nation's demand for metal imports has increased by 2.4% annually. In 2023, Hungary ranked 13th globally in metal imports, a position overtaken by Romania, which also recorded 14 million metric tons. France, Italy, and Spain respectively held the second, third, and fourth positions in the global ranking for metal imports.