Dairy Products and Alternatives in Hungary
With inflation at over 25% in the first quarter of 2023, Hungary experienced the 10th-highest food-related price increase in the world. The high unit price in dairy products and alternatives was bolstered by the international price increase of raw milk, the devaluation of the forint and the related increased exporting activities. As a consequence, in November 2022, the government implemented a price cap on selected basic food, and the regulation was extended until 30 June 2023. 2.8% fat content...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Hungary report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Hungary report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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- Get a detailed picture of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market;
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- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Hungary
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN HUNGARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The government cuts its funding towards milk formulas
Convenience is an important driver of demand for baby food in Hungary
E-commerce continues to rise as consumers appreciate convenience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rise of private label as consumers search for affordable offerings
An increasing variety of baby food taps into the snacking trend
Decreasing number of newborns, while working mothers demand convenience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The popularity of baking at home increases sales in Hungary
Consumers increasingly move away from cooking fats
Upfield maintains a significant lead, with popular brands and ongoing innovation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health shapes product development, with more sustainable and vegan launches
Private label cooking fats become more competitive
The ageing population looks to lower cholesterol levels, shaping choices
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
With prices reducing, retail volume sales of cheese rise in 2023
Various packaging sizes become available to support reduced budgets
Medve aligns new product developments towards convenience and health
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Downshifting to private label as consumers appreciate affordable quality
Hard time for unpackaged cheese as consumers preference packaged options
The outbreak of COVID-19 supports an ongoing interest in grilling
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Shift to UHT 2.8% milk as price caps entice consumers to migrate
Price caps and mandatory promotions cause challenges for retail stores
The popularity of UHT coffee flavoured milk drink is rising
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Possibility of price compensation to aid retail volume sales
Shift in attitudes supporting demand for full fat milk over the forecast period
Plant-based products become a growing threat, while Barista milk is rising
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Fortified and immune-friendly products hit the shelves, aligning with health trends
Large sizes rise in popularity, offered in discounter stores
Danone leads, offering well-established brands to consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label becomes increasingly competitive, offering added benefits
Innovation targets consumers growing taste for novelty
Reduced sugar and fat content while lactose-free versions increase
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Moderation of unit price growth during a time of rising inflation
Players focus on reduced sugar to align with rising health and wellness trends
FrieslandCampina Hungбria Zrt retains its lead on the landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Product development focuses on convenience and sustainable packaging
Coffee whiteners lose out to alternatives with more premium positioning
Purchases to be motivated by treat and gifting occasions
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The widespread growth in the popularity of plant-based products
Wide range of plant-based milk on offer, as fortified soy drinks hit the shelves
New launches include one-portion packaging of plant-based desserts
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Foodservice establishments increasingly offer plant-based options
Private label set to gain increasing share over the forecast period
Hybrid working increases the popularity of Barista milk
CATEGORY DATA
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN HUNGARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The government cuts its funding towards milk formulas
Convenience is an important driver of demand for baby food in Hungary
E-commerce continues to rise as consumers appreciate convenience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rise of private label as consumers search for affordable offerings
An increasing variety of baby food taps into the snacking trend
Decreasing number of newborns, while working mothers demand convenience
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The popularity of baking at home increases sales in Hungary
Consumers increasingly move away from cooking fats
Upfield maintains a significant lead, with popular brands and ongoing innovation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health shapes product development, with more sustainable and vegan launches
Private label cooking fats become more competitive
The ageing population looks to lower cholesterol levels, shaping choices
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
With prices reducing, retail volume sales of cheese rise in 2023
Various packaging sizes become available to support reduced budgets
Medve aligns new product developments towards convenience and health
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Downshifting to private label as consumers appreciate affordable quality
Hard time for unpackaged cheese as consumers preference packaged options
The outbreak of COVID-19 supports an ongoing interest in grilling
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Shift to UHT 2.8% milk as price caps entice consumers to migrate
Price caps and mandatory promotions cause challenges for retail stores
The popularity of UHT coffee flavoured milk drink is rising
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Possibility of price compensation to aid retail volume sales
Shift in attitudes supporting demand for full fat milk over the forecast period
Plant-based products become a growing threat, while Barista milk is rising
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Fortified and immune-friendly products hit the shelves, aligning with health trends
Large sizes rise in popularity, offered in discounter stores
Danone leads, offering well-established brands to consumers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Private label becomes increasingly competitive, offering added benefits
Innovation targets consumers growing taste for novelty
Reduced sugar and fat content while lactose-free versions increase
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Moderation of unit price growth during a time of rising inflation
Players focus on reduced sugar to align with rising health and wellness trends
FrieslandCampina Hungбria Zrt retains its lead on the landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Product development focuses on convenience and sustainable packaging
Coffee whiteners lose out to alternatives with more premium positioning
Purchases to be motivated by treat and gifting occasions
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The widespread growth in the popularity of plant-based products
Wide range of plant-based milk on offer, as fortified soy drinks hit the shelves
New launches include one-portion packaging of plant-based desserts
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Foodservice establishments increasingly offer plant-based options
Private label set to gain increasing share over the forecast period
Hybrid working increases the popularity of Barista milk
CATEGORY DATA
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
