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Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Hungary. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Tobacco in Hungary saw a decline in volume terms overall in 2023, attributed to several and various factors. Despite price hikes that remained below the annual inflation rate, the market's largest segments struggled to stem the fall. Volume sales of…
The trend of achieving a healthy natural glow is reshaping the colour cosmetics market in Hungary, with a focus on perfecting the skin's texture and hydration rather than heavy use of make-up. Social media influencers, ‘skinfluencers’ and celebrities…
In 2023, wipes recorded high levels of double-digit retail value growth in Hungary, driven by rising price points. As such, while the overall retail value was positive, retail volume levels were challenged. Personal wipes, moist toilet wipes, baby…
In 2023, retail value sales of retail tissue were double-digit in Hungary, driven by ongoing inflation and price hikes. Consumer purchasing behaviour changed in line with the economic downturn, driving interest in more affordable, economy retail…
Discounters continued to be a big trend in Hungary in 2023, with three giants holding all share. Namely, Lidl (Lidl Magyarorszag Kereskedelmi Bt) holds over half of all brand share, followed by Aldi (Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszeripari Kereskedelmi Bt)…
While retail value sales were double-digit, retail volume sales declined in all areas apart from other laundry aids in 2023, with sales negatively impacted by rising inflation and reduced consumer spending power. As such, consumers focused on…
Home care in Hungary recorded a retail volume decline in 2023, negatively impacted by rising inflation and living costs, reducing consumer spending power. With lower disposable incomes, consumer purchasing habits changed, with many focusing on…
Hungary played host to the world’s first deodorant refilling stations in 2023. These new refill stations are designed to offer a more sustainable solution in the deodorants market. These stations work with Rossmann’s Isana private label line of…
Hypermarkets saw shrinking value sales in Hungary in 2023, compared to the double-digit growth rates seen the previous year. This is attributed to competition from other channels, such as discounters (eg Lidl and Aldi) which offer an increasingly…
The high rate of inflation remained a topic of great concern to consumers and business owners in 2023, with Hungary recording one of the highest rates seen in the EU. Consumer foodservice outlets have been challenged with managing higher expenses for…
In dog food in Hungary, the economy and premium segments stand out as growth drivers, suggesting a level of polarisation in the demand of dog owners. Dry dog food is set to overtake wet dog food to become the biggest contributor to retail volume…
Skin care in Hungary is witnessing a notable transition from age-related specifications to problem-focused solutions, addressing issues like acne, redness, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and atopy. With an increasing number of…
Supermarkets saw a decline in value sales in Hungary in 2023, following the positive performance seen in 2022 as the channel benefitted from the normalisation patterns following the era of the pandemic. In 2023, however, the channel is being affected…
Although retail value sales were double-digit in 2023, retail volume sales were much lower, with a decline noted in insecticide coils. Insecticide coils suffered from fewer mosquitoes in 2023 due to the weak summer season. In addition, consumers were…
While retail value sales were double-digit, retail volume sales declined in areas such as gel air freshers, car air fresheners and spray/aerosol air fresheners. Sales were negatively impacted by rising inflation and reduced consumer spending power.…
Tobacco in Hungary saw a decline in volume terms overall in 2023, attributed to several and various factors. Despite price hikes that remained below the annual inflation rate, the market's largest segments struggled to stem the fall. Volume sales of…
Pet products in Hungary is experiencing a surge in demand for pet clothing and beds, fuelled by the growing cat and dog populations, which are larger than the 0-14-year-old human population in the country. Households are increasingly treating their…
Sun care products have traditionally been viewed as seasonal items, primarily associated with summer. However, in recent years, the season for sun protection usage has expanded significantly. Springtime now presents substantial UV exposure risks,…
In an effort to present better value and attract sales some manufacturers increased their pack sizes, as seen with 10+4 Gilette Blue and 10+5 Wilkinson Sword. However, these large packs do not always present the best value with smaller packs of four…
In 2023, retail value sales of menstrual care products saw significant growth in Hungary, driven by rising inflation an ongoing price hikes. In response to these price changes, women looked for deals and discounts on the landscape, checking the…
Direct selling saw a slump in Hungary in 2023, caused by a confluence of factors. Direct selling is mostly driven by beauty and personal care direct selling in Hungary, which had previously seen a rebound after the notable declines during the time of…
Despite rising retail value sales in 2023, polishes lost consumer attention, with significant price increases hindering sales, leading to a retail volume decline in all areas, apart from shoe polish. In addition to rising price points, manufacturers…
While retail value sales were double-digit in 2023, bleach recorded a retail volume decline for the third consecutive year. Sales increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with consumers having a heightened interest in hygiene. Bleach was recommended…
The hair care market experienced a significant shift towards home treatments and wellness routines towards the end of the review period. This was driven by a combination of factors including the lingering impact of COVID-19 and rising inflation,…
Mass fragrances experienced double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023 due to significant price hikes, although growth remained lower compared to premium fragrances due to the price sensitivity of the target customer group for these products.…
Sales in vending were being supported in Hungary in 2023, due to the number of vending machines increasing. Vending is seen as a beneficial model for retail, as it does not require a cashier to serve the customers, thus cuts down on labour and…
The trend in cat food in Hungary of offering variations for picky cats is becoming more prominent, especially with the increasing ownership of cats, which has reached over one third of Hungarian households. As the cat population is growing…
Oral care in Hungary is witnessing a surge in demand for therapeutic toothpaste, particularly in the realm of implant-friendly, gum-protecting and sensitivity-relieving variants. This increase in demand can be attributed to the ageing population and…
Retail in Hungary continued to be influenced by inflationary factors in 2023, with the double-digit hikes continuing (and even increasing from) the previous year. Moreso, Hungary is reported to be experiencing one of the highest sets of hikes across…
Convenience stores continued to be affected by price hikes in Hungary in 2023. Whilst inflationary pressures have had effects across retail, we see some specific spikes and falls.
Automatic dishwashing tablets saw the strongest retail volume sales in 2023, as household penetration of dishwashers continued to rise in Hungary. Promotional activities and higher levels of product development based on delivering more effective…
Pet care in Hungary recorded strong double-digit retail current value growth in 2022 and 2023, with a high single-digit increase projected over 2024. Such growth is rooted in high inflation, as retail volume sales are expected to continue to drop at…
Retail value sales were positive in 2023, recording double-digit growth aligned to rising price points. This led to retail volume declines for all areas besides toilet liquids/foam. Toilet liquids/foam remained the most popular product format for…
Aside from kitchen and window/glass cleaners, all product categories of surface care recorded a decline in retail volume in 2023. Thanks to wider product availability and growing interest in more frequent window cleaning, sales of window/glass…
High inflation and declining purchasing power significantly influenced consumer purchasing decisions when it came to bath and shower products in 2023. The discounted pricing strategies of retailers such as Lidl and Aldi proved successful with these…
Operational and raw material costs have soared in 2022-2023, pushing up the average price of meals prepared in full-service restaurants. The escalation in menu prices has often surpassed 30% in contrast to recent years. This price differential seen…
In 2023, nappies/diapers/pants in Hungary recorded double-digit retail value growth, driven by rising price points. However, retail volume declined, with strong inflationary pressure leading consumers to reduce purchases. In addition, the ongoing…
In 2023, retail value sales of adult incontinence goods in Hungary recorded double-digit growth while retail volume growth remained positive. Rising awareness surrounding adult incontinence further supported volume sales, with more consumers…
Small local grocers saw robust value sales in Hungary in 2023, driven by the rise of urbanisation, busy consumer lifestyles, and the convenience which small local grocers offer due to their proximity benefits. Whilst small local grocers have also…
Home products specialists faced inflationary challenges in Hungary in 2023, with the double-digit inflation hikes continuing (and even increasing from) the previous year. Moreso, Hungary is reported to be experiencing one of the highest sets of hikes…
Self-service cafeterias made price adjustments of between 20-30% during 2023, as soaring inflation pushed up the costs of vital ingredients, such as meat and pasta. Simultaneously, heightened labour and energy costs further contributed to this…
At the start of 2023, operators of cafés/bars were in an upbeat mood as 2022 had delivered relatively good results despite soaring energy prices and costs. The prolonged high levels of inflation and diminishing consumer purchasing power proved…
Street stalls/kiosks run by entrepreneurs and small businesses were among the most vulnerable players within consumer foodservice in 2023. The sales performance of street stalls/kiosks is highly dependent on changing traffic patterns, the weather and…
In 2023, the tissue and hygiene landscape in Hungary was impacted by high levels of inflation and rising prices, resulting in double-digit retail value growth. However, retail volume levels were challenged, with consumers adapting their purchasing…
Soaring inflation pushed menu prices in limited-service restaurants to new highs in 2023, although operators are always careful when considering price adjustments, especially for their signature meals. Core target audiences, such as students and…
Other pet food in Hungary is seeing a growing demand for products featuring 100% natural ingredients and grain-free formulas, as well as vegan options. Options like Fressnapf Hungária’s Real Nature Optimal Menu for small mammals exemplify this trend,…
As current fashion trends lean towards styled facial hair, a significant number of male customers are opting for grooming techniques that focus on shaping their beard contours rather than achieving a smooth shave. This has led to a surge in demand…
Retail e-commerce was a fragmented category in Hungary in 2023, with the leading brand being Media Markt (Media Markt Retail Cooperation Kft), followed by eMAG Marketing (Extreme Digital - Emag Kft). However, Media Markt is the only name holding a…
General merchandise stores saw declining sales in Hungary in 2023, due to the low levels of activity in the category. It is also well consolidated, with Ecofamily (Napcsillag Kft) holding just under half of all brand share. Indeed, Ecofamily has…
RTD tea sales in Hungary faced significant challenges in 2023 due to rising prices and the non-essential nature of these products. Despite the potential for growth, RTD tea remained highly reliant on player support, constant innovation, and seasonal…