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Hungary: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 5 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Hungary.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Hungary in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Hungary may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
5 entries on the official lists name Hungary — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 5 | 5 | — | — |
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No new listings or removals naming Hungary recorded yet.
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Hungary: logistics and trade
Transit and production country (automotive/battery), landlocked hub in Central Europe
Hungary (HU) is a landlocked country in Central Europe and, as an EU, customs-union and Schengen member, a transit and manufacturing hub (automotive/battery) between Western and Eastern Europe. Customs clearance runs electronically through the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) under the Union Customs Code, exports via AES; import VAT (ÁFA) is 27 percent — the highest rate in the EU (reduced 18/5). Key gateways are Budapest cargo airport (BUD), increasingly Debrecen (DEB), the Danube ports of Csepel, Baja and Győr-Gönyű, and the access seaports Rijeka, Koper, Constanța and Trieste. Main corridors are the M1 towards Vienna, the M5 towards Serbia and the M0 ring around Budapest, plus the Rhine-Danube and Orient/East-Med rail freight corridors. Note the weekend and holiday driving bans for trucks over 7.5 t and the distance-based HU-GO toll from 3.5 t. Main exports are vehicles and parts, machinery, electronics and batteries; top partners are Germany, Romania and Slovakia.
- Capital
- Budapest
- Population
- 9,562,314
- Area
- 93,028 km²
- Currency
- Hungarian Forint (HUF)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- CEE
- Economic area
- EU (customs union, single market, Schengen)
- Religions
- Catholicism, Calvinism, Lutheranism, Greek Orthodox
- Access to the sea
- Landlocked
Transport modes Road · Rail · Air · Inland waterway
- Current situation
- No nationwide disruption verified (as of 2026-07-19). Observe summer driving bans in July/August: Sat 15:00 to Sun 22:00 for trucks over 7,5 t. HU-GO toll: +4,3 percent from 1.1.2026, further tariff increase since 1.3.2026; M6 section Ivándárda–border HR since 1.7.2026 in the HU-GO system.
- Seasonal conditions
- Continental climate with cold, partly snowy winters and hot summers. Low water levels on the Danube can seasonally restrict inland waterway shipping.
Main cargo airports
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International AirportBUD
Budapest Liszt Ferenc (BUD/LHBP): CEE's China gateway with c. 426,000 t in 2025 (+42%), daily freighters and BUD Cargo City. Facts for freight professionals.
- Debrecen International AirportDEB
Debrecen (DEB/LHDC): Hungary's second-busiest airport with cargo handling, first China freighter, BMW and CATL plants. Large volumes still via Budapest (BUD).
Road corridors
- M1 (Vienna - Budapest)
- M5 (Budapest - Szeged - Röszke/RS)
- M7 (Budapest - Zagreb/HR)
- M0 (Budapest ring road)
- Pan-European Corridors IV and V
Rail corridors
- RFC Rhine-Danube
- RFC Orient/Eastern Mediterranean
- Budapest - Vienna
- Budapest - Belgrade (expansion)
Inland ports
- Budapest-Csepel (free port)
- Baja
- Győr-Gönyű
- Dunaújváros
- Mohács
Main trade lanes
- Germany - Hungary
- China - Hungary
- Austria - Hungary
- Hungary - Romania
- Hungary - Slovakia
Customs and import
Customs authority National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV / Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- As an EU member, the Union Customs Code (UCC) applies; electronic import processing via NAV. Customs duty only applies to imports from third countries; no customs duty in the EU single market.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export via the Automated Export System (AES) of NAV under the UCC; core AES functions have been mandatory EU-wide since December 2023.
- Import VAT
- Import VAT (ÁFA): standard rate 27 percent (highest EU rate), reduced rates 18 and 5 percent. Collected by NAV, only for imports from third countries.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- EUR.1, EUR-MED, origin declaration (REX), Certificate of Origin. EU free trade agreements apply (including with the UK, Canada, Japan and South Korea).
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Weapons and military equipment, dual-use goods, protected species (CITES), excise goods (alcohol, tobacco, energy products) and agricultural imports subject to EU quotas.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Electronic customs declaration (for imports from third countries)
- Transport document (CMR, AWB, B/L)
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / origin declaration)
- EORI number
Typical export documents
- Export declaration (AES)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / EUR-MED / origin declaration)
- Transport document (CMR, AWB, B/L)
- If applicable, export authorisation (dual-use)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- High
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium to high
Trade
Top import goods
- Machinery
- Vehicles
- Electronics
- Crude oil
- Chemicals
Top export goods
- Vehicles
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food products
Typical cargo
- Vehicles and automotive parts
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Batteries / EV components
- Agricultural products
Upcoming public holidays
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- Second Day of ChristmasSat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
- New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
- National Day (1848 Revolution)Mon, 15 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Good FridayFri, 26 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Easter SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
- Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed
Latest logistics news
- High Diesel Prices: IRU Calls for Targeted Support for Transport Operators2 Nov 2026
The IRU demands relief measures due to high diesel prices. An association's demand does not yet replace a government decision on state aid.
- EU Parliament Wants to Relieve Small Businesses of Packaging Representative Obligations28 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament wants to relieve certain small companies of the authorized representative requirement. The position is not yet a valid exception.
- EU Parliament Approves New Limits for Truck Toll Discounts14 Oct 2026
The EU Parliament approves new rules for truck toll discounts. Fleets should factor in the threshold as of July 2031 in long-term billing.
- DHL Plans Over 400 Million Euros for Central and Eastern Europe14 Oct 2026
DHL plans more than 400 million euros for Central and Eastern Europe by 2030. Poland plays a central role in this.
- ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) Becomes a Billion-Euro Project: EU Names Up to €85 Billion12 Oct 2026
ERTMS is intended to standardize European rail transport. To date, only around 10 percent of the TEN-T network has been equipped. Further expansion will be costly.
Logistics questions
Is Hungary part of the EU customs union?
Yes. Hungary has been an EU member since 2004 and belongs to the EU customs union, the single market and the Schengen area. Trade in goods with other EU states is duty-free; customs duty applies only to imports and exports with third countries.
What is the import VAT (ÁFA) rate in Hungary?
The standard rate is 27 percent, the highest in the EU. Reduced rates of 18 and 5 percent also apply (including for certain foods, books and medicines). The tax is collected by NAV.
Which customs authority is responsible in Hungary?
The responsible authority is the National Tax and Customs Administration NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal). It handles imports, exports and excise duties and operates the electronic customs systems under the UCC.
Which system does Hungary use for export declarations?
Exports are declared electronically via the Automated Export System (AES) of the NAV under the Union Customs Code. The core AES functions have been mandatory EU-wide since December 2023.
Which ports does Hungary use as a landlocked country?
Hungary has no seaports of its own and uses access ports such as Rijeka (HR), Koper (SI), Constanța (RO), Trieste (IT) and Hamburg (DE). For inland waterway shipping, the Danube ports of Csepel (Budapest), Baja, Győr-Gönyű, Dunaújváros and Mohács are used.
Which airport is relevant for air cargo?
The most important cargo airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD), with direct freight connections including to Asia. Debrecen (DEB) is gaining importance through industrial investments in the east.
Which goods shape Hungary's foreign trade?
Vehicles and motor vehicle parts, machinery, electronics and pharmaceuticals are strong export goods. Batteries and EV components are becoming increasingly important. Imports consist mainly of energy, raw materials, machinery and consumer goods.
Which transport corridors are central to Hungary?
Hungary lies on the Pan-European Corridors IV and V and on the Rail Freight Corridors Rhine-Danube and Orient/East-Med. Important motorways are M1 (towards Vienna), M5 (towards Serbia) and M7 (towards Croatia).
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