Live Chicken Prices in Hungary
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (HUF) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Global benchmark | 1.86 | 648 | ▲ 6.3% | ▲ 4.5% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) estimated | 35.74 | 12,452 | ▲ 38.8% | ▲ 38.8% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the live chicken price in Hungary available is US$ 1.86 per kg (648 HUF), up 4.5% year-on-year.
Hungary is a significant exporter of live chicken, ranking 6th out of 74 exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$123.5 million and totaling 4,799 tonnes. The country accounts for 6.1% of global live chicken exports, despite a 17.8% year-on-year decrease. Hungary is a net exporter of live chicken. The latest benchmark generic price is US$1.86 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - live chicken in Hungary
Hungary is a significant exporter of live chicken, ranking 6th out of 74 exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$123.5 million and totaling 4,799 tonnes. The country accounts for 6.1% of global live chicken exports, despite a 17.8% year-on-year decrease. Hungary is a net exporter of live chicken. The latest benchmark generic price is US$1.86 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Hungary exported $123.5M (4.8 kt) of live chicken▼ 17.8% YoY. That ranks #6 worldwide (6.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top live chicken exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 US $342.9M · 16.8%
- #2 Netherlands $249.9M · 12.3%
- #3 United Kingdom (UK) $242.2M · 11.9%
- #4 France $189M · 9.3%
- #5 Germany $149.9M · 7.4%
Annual export data Hungary · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123.5M | 4.8 kt | $25.74 |
| 2023 | $150.3M | 5.3 kt | $28.1 |
| 2022 | $109.5M | 4.9 kt | $22.42 |
| 2021 | $118.2M | 5.1 kt | $23.09 |
| 2020 | $98.4M | 4.8 kt | $20.32 |
HS Code
live chicken is traded under Harmonized System code 0105.11. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.