Industrial production in Hungary grew by 1.8% year-on-year in December 2025, rebounding from a 5.4% decline in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the first growth in industrial activity since February 2024, driven by notable increases in production volumes across most of the manufacturing sub-sectors. Among the most important sub-sectors, vehicle manufacturing and food, beverage and tobacco products expanded slightly, while computer, electronic and optical product manufacturing and electrical equipment manufacturing recorded significant growth. On a seasonally and working-day adjusted monthly basis, industrial output rose by 0.9% compared with the previous month, recovering from a 2% decrease in November. For the full year of 2025, the volume of industrial production was 3.2% lower than in 2024. source: Hungarian Central Statistical Office

Industrial Production in Hungary increased 1.80 percent in December of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Hungary averaged 3.87 percent from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 59.10 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -37.00 percent in April of 2020. This page provides - Hungary Industrial Production - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Hungary Industrial Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Industrial Production in Hungary increased 1.80 percent in December of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Hungary is expected to be 1.80 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Hungary Industrial Production is projected to trend around 3.30 percent in 2027 and 3.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-15 07:30 AM
Industrial Production YoY Final
Nov -5.4% -2.7% -5.4%
2026-02-06 07:30 AM
Industrial Production YoY Prel
Dec 1.8% -5.4% -2.0%
2026-02-13 07:30 AM
Industrial Production YoY Final
Dec -5.4% 1.8% 1.8%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Manufacturing Production -5.70 -2.90 percent Nov 2025
Mining Production -11.80 2.00 percent Nov 2025

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Changes in Inventories 617209.00 -175193.00 HUF Million Sep 2025
Industrial Production YoY 1.80 -5.40 percent Dec 2025
Industrial Production Mom 0.90 -2.00 percent Dec 2025
New Orders 96.30 100.60 points Nov 2025


Hungary Industrial Production
In Hungary, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.80 -5.40 59.10 -37.00 1991 - 2025 percent Monthly
2010=100, NSA

News Stream
Hungary Industrial Output Rises for 1st Time in Almost 2 Years
Industrial production in Hungary grew by 1.8% year-on-year in December 2025, rebounding from a 5.4% decline in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. This marked the first growth in industrial activity since February 2024, driven by notable increases in production volumes across most of the manufacturing sub-sectors. Among the most important sub-sectors, vehicle manufacturing and food, beverage and tobacco products expanded slightly, while computer, electronic and optical product manufacturing and electrical equipment manufacturing recorded significant growth. On a seasonally and working-day adjusted monthly basis, industrial output rose by 0.9% compared with the previous month, recovering from a 2% decrease in November. For the full year of 2025, the volume of industrial production was 3.2% lower than in 2024.
2026-02-06
Hungary Industrial Output Contraction Confirmed at 5.4%
The industrial production in Hungary fell by 5.4% year-on-year in November 2025, deepening from a 2.7% drop in the previous month, and in line with preliminary estimates. This marked the steepest decline since August, as manufacturing output continued to fall (-5.7% vs -2.9% in October), particularly in coke and refined petroleum products (-35.6% vs -31.8%), chemicals and chemical products (-14.4% vs -13.3%), pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical, and botanical products (-11.1% vs -6.4%), rubber and plastics products and other non-metallic mineral products (-10.3% vs -5.1%), and machinery and equipment (-16% vs 2%). Additionally, production tumbled in mining and quarrying (-11.8% vs 2%) and electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (-2.1% vs 8.5%). On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, industrial activity decreased by 2%, reversing from a 0.4% increase in October. Over the January-November period, industrial output was 3.5% lower than in the same period a year earlier.
2026-01-15
Hungary Industrial Output Drops 5.4% in November
Industrial production in Hungary dropped by 5.4% year-on-year in November 2025, slipping further from a 2.7% fall in October, and exceeded expectations of a 2.2% decline. Production volumes declined across the vast majority of manufacturing sub-sectors, with particularly notable decreases in vehicle and electrical equipment output. In contrast, certain sectors recorded gains, including the manufacture of computers, electronics, and optical products, as well as food, beverages, and tobacco products. On a seasonally and working-day adjusted basis, industrial output decreased 2% compared with the previous month, reversing a modest 0.4% increase in October. Over the first eleven months of the year, industrial production was 3.5% lower than in the same period last year.
2026-01-12