| Product Code: ETC083558 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In the Hungary lactic acid market, import trends showed significant growth from 2023 to 2024, with a notable 39.06% increase. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for imports between 2020 and 2024 stood at 8.87%. This surge in imports can be attributed to a shift in demand dynamics or increased market stability during the period.
In the Europe region, the Lactic Acid market in Hungary is projected to expand at a growing growth rate of 5.16% by 2027. The largest economy is Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

Hungary lactic acid market is experiencing growth with the demand from food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Lactic acid is used as a food additive, pH regulator, and skincare ingredient, driving market demand for lactic acid products and derivatives.
The Hungary Lactic Acid market is experiencing growth due to its versatile applications across various industries. Lactic acid, a naturally occurring organic acid, finds widespread usage in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial sectors. In the food and beverage industry, lactic acid serves as a preservative, flavor enhancer, and pH regulator in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, and fermented foods. Moreover, in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries, lactic acid is utilized in skincare formulations, pharmaceutical preparations, and cosmetic products for its exfoliating, moisturizing, and antimicrobial properties. Additionally, the growing demand for biodegradable plastics and eco-friendly materials further drives the adoption of lactic acid-based polymers and bioplastics, contributing to market growth in Hungary.
In Hungary lactic acid market, a challenge is expanding applications beyond traditional industries such as food and beverages. While lactic acid offers opportunities in bioplastics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, there may be challenges in scaling up production and reducing costs to compete with petroleum-based alternatives, requiring investments in fermentation technologies and sustainable sourcing of raw materials to drive market growth and diversification.
The Hungary government promotes the production and use of lactic acid as a renewable and biodegradable chemical for various industrial applications. Initiatives include research funding for lactic acid fermentation technologies, regulatory support for biobased products, and investment incentives for lactic acid production facilities.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Overview |
3.1 Hungary Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2027F |
3.3 Hungary Lactic Acid Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Hungary Lactic Acid Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Raw Material, 2020 & 2027F |
3.6 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2020 & 2027F |
4 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Trends |
6 Hungary Lactic Acid Market, By Types |
6.1 Hungary Lactic Acid Market, By Raw Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.3 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Corn, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.4 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugarcane, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.5 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Cassava, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.6 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Crops, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2 Hungary Lactic Acid Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.3 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.4 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.5 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.6 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Polylactic Acid, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.7 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2027F |
7 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Hungary Lactic Acid Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Raw Material, 2020 & 2027F |
9.2 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2020 & 2027F |
10 Hungary Lactic Acid Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2020 |
10.2 Hungary Lactic Acid Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |