The reason for this import/export situation is the fact that many foreign investors have become active in Hungary since the beginnig of the 90's. As a result, modern industrial facilities and moderate incomes have combined to create an attractive economic market with a high export potential. Since Hungary opened to The West, German companies alone have invested more than 10 billion Euros. Here they also profit from Hungary’s strategic location as “Bridge to Eastern Europe”.

About one third of the country’s foreign investments continue to come from large and medium sized companies, especially machinery builders, in Germany. The current Hungarian government is building on its traditional strengths - which include the training of specialists for technical products and IT technologies. A wide range of concepts are being used to encourage foreign companies from these branches to invest in Hungary.

Key trade figures for Germany / Hungary 2008
Key figure	Value
Imports from Hungary to Germany	13.9 billion €
Exports from Germany to Hungary	15.3 billion €
Difference	1.4 billion €
as % of Hungary’s total imports	25%
as % of Hungary’s total exports	26%

Source: DUIHK (German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)