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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Hungary

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Nov 10, 2025
Length 52 Pages
SKU # EP20589686

Description

The Hungarian cooking ingredients and ready meals market continued to expand in 2025 despite persistent macroeconomic headwinds and regulatory distortions. Consumers remained firmly anchored in value-driven purchasing, yet still sought convenient, flavourful and healthier meal solutions. The sector’s resilience reflected both structural and behavioural shifts: lingering inflation and weak purchasing power encouraged more frequent home cooking, while time-poor consumers simultaneously turned to r...

Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals 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 2020-2024, 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 currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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52 Pages
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Hungary
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN HUNGARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumers seeking convenience and value
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Health, convenience and premiumisation shape demand
Changing lifestyles and hybrid cooking culture
WHAT’S NEXT?
Health-focused reformulation and functional innovation
Younger consumers drive global flavour and digital experimentation
Retail technology reshapes access and personalisation
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Strategic realignment and capacity investment among key players
Retail transformation intensifies price competition
CHANNELS
Discounters dominate everyday shopping missions
E-commerce and smart retail become key growth frontiers
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Price pressures ease but cost concerns persist
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Value sales rise as sunflower oil remains dominant and healthier choices expand
Sunflower and olive oil drive category performance
WHAT’S NEXT?
Steady growth led by health and functional innovation
Health and wellness: Functionality, naturalness and moderation
Technology and sustainability improve efficiency and trust
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Private label consolidates share as brands pursue innovation
Fortenova Magyarország emerges as the most dynamic player
CHANNELS
Discounters dominate edible-oil sales
Online grocery and digital platforms expand gradually
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
MEALS AND SOUPS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Easing inflation and demand for convenient comfort foods benefit sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Value sales continue to climb as convenience and familiarity drive demand
Premiumisation and innovation support trading-up despite price sensitivity
Soup leads category growth as consumers embrace quick, comforting formats
WHAT’S NEXT?
Stabel growth supported by urbanisation and modern lifestyles
Health and wellness: Cleaner labels and functional upgrades
Technological and manufacturing advances improve range and sustainability
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Dr Oetker Magyarország Élelmiszer Kft leads the category
Eisberg emerges as the most dynamic company in 2025
CHANNELS
Modern grocery channels remain dominant
E-commerce and quick commerce record the fastest growth
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Grilling culture opens up new opportunities
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Home cooking and extended grilling season sustain steady growth
Cooking ingredients and condiments lead category growth
Innovation and premium flavour profiles lift value perception
WHAT’S NEXT?
Moderate but resilient growth ahead
Health and wellness: cleaner labels, allergen-free and vegan options gain ground
Digital retail and smart technology transform brand engagement
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Unilever Magyarország retains leadership through brand equity and visibility
Koch and Univer expand portfolios; niche specialists gain digital traction
Private label narrows the gap in everyday categories
CHANNELS
Discounters consolidate leadership in sauces and spices
E-commerce expands fastest through grocery platforms
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SWEET SPREADS IN HUNGARY
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Novelty options, brand loyalty and interest in premium products offer opportunities
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Premium launches and familiar favourites sustain growth
Chocolate spreads remain the growth engine
Premium honeys counterbalance volume stagnation in jams
WHAT’S NEXT?
Gradual growth sustained by innovation and value-added offerings
Health and wellness: plant-based, high-protein and natural claims strengthen
Packaging innovation and sustainability shape future direction
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Ferrero Magyarország maintains leadership through brand power and expansion
Private label and functional spreads drive competitive dynamism
Honey specialists and local producers adapt to new consumer values
CHANNELS
Modern grocery channels dominate distribution
E-commerce and delivery platforms gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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