Share of imports that come from China in Hungary
Hungary: Share of imports that come from China was 7.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.6%
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
154th
of 206 countries
All-time high
9.9%
in 2010
All-time low
0.4%
in 1982
Years of data
60
1955–2024
Share of imports that come from China in Hungary, 1955–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 7.6% for share of imports that come from china in 2024.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports that come from china in Hungary peaked at 9.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1982.
Hungary ranks 154th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports that come from China in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 6.1% | — |
| 1956 | 6.8% | +10.4% |
| 1957 | 4.9% | -27.4% |
| 1968 | 0.6% | -87.0% |
| 1969 | 0.8% | +24.9% |
| 1970 | 0.7% | -6.7% |
| 1971 | 0.6% | -17.1% |
| 1972 | 0.7% | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 0.7% | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 0.6% | -10.6% |
| 1975 | 0.9% | +40.7% |
| 1976 | 0.6% | -25.6% |
| 1977 | 0.7% | +15.6% |
| 1978 | 1.1% | +50.4% |
| 1979 | 0.8% | -24.6% |
| 1980 | 0.8% | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 0.7% | -15.9% |
| 1982 | 0.4% | -40.0% |
| 1983 | 0.4% | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 0.7% | +62.3% |
| 1985 | 1.0% | +54.6% |
| 1986 | 2.1% | +111.7% |
| 1987 | 2.6% | +23.5% |
| 1988 | 2.0% | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 1.3% | -36.0% |
| 1990 | 0.6% | -54.9% |
| 1991 | 0.5% | -20.7% |
| 1992 | 0.5% | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 0.8% | +71.7% |
| 1994 | 0.7% | -13.6% |
| 1995 | 0.8% | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 1.2% | +44.2% |
| 1997 | 1.4% | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 1.7% | +24.3% |
| 1999 | 2.2% | +29.1% |
| 2000 | 2.9% | +34.6% |
| 2001 | 4.0% | +35.0% |
| 2002 | 5.6% | +40.1% |
| 2003 | 6.9% | +24.8% |
| 2004 | 7.5% | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 7.1% | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 6.9% | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 7.8% | +12.1% |
| 2008 | 7.5% | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 8.7% | +15.8% |
| 2010 | 9.9% | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 8.4% | -14.9% |
| 2012 | 7.4% | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 6.1% | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 6.2% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 5.9% | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 6.3% | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 7.0% | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 9.0% | +29.4% |
| 2021 | 8.2% | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 8.0% | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 7.8% | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 7.6% | -2.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 7.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.4%, 91% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 7.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.6%, 88% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.8% | 3 |
| 1960s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.5% | 2.9% | 8.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 5.9% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.1% | 7.6% | 9.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 151 Comoros 8.0% compare
- 152 Micronesia, Federated States of 8.0% compare
- 153 Denmark 7.7% compare
- 155 Mauritania 7.6% compare
- 156 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 7.5% compare
- 157 Germany 7.3% compare
More economy & growth data for Hungary
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -60.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.2468 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -6,395 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -69.94 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -14.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.2837 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -7,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.3 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports that come from china in Hungary?
- Share of imports that come from china in Hungary was 7.6% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports that come from china recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9% in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of imports that come from china recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1982.
- How does Hungary rank for share of imports that come from china?
- Hungary ranks 154th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports that come from china rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports that come from China. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of a country's total goods imports, including freight and insurance costs, that come from China.