Amazing price hike on the dairy product market – more and more people may turn to imports

By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 03. 04. 11:34

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According to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), dairy products have become one of the most significant factors in food inflation. Dairy products account for more than 10% of KSH’s food basket, meaning their price fluctuations directly impact household expenses – writes Agrárszektor.

Significant price increase

In January 2025, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary reached 206.96 HUF per kilogram, which:

was 3% higher than in the previous month,
and 26% higher than in the same month last year.

The purchased quantity also increased:

In January, 5% more raw milk was purchased than in the previous month.
However, the export price decreased, 7% lower than in the previous month, but still 28% higher than in January 2024.

The prices of processed dairy products changed as follows compared to the previous month: