FX.co ★ Hungary’s Industrial Growth Cools Sharply to 0.9% in April, Signalling Loss of Momentum

Hungary’s industrial output growth slowed dramatically in April 2026, rising just 0.9% year-on-year, according to data updated on 5 June 2026. This marks a sharp deceleration from March 2026, when industrial production expanded by 6.7% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The figures, measured on a year-over-year basis, indicate that while Hungary’s industry remains in positive territory, the pace of expansion has weakened significantly. The April reading suggests that the strong momentum seen in March has not been sustained into the second quarter, raising questions about the durability of the sector’s recovery and its contribution to overall economic growth in the months ahead.