required report public distribution date 9 30 2004 gain number hu4017 hungary exporter guide annual approved by sarah hanson us embassy prepared dr ferenc nemes highlights s accession to the eu in may began a new chapter for country food trade import tariffs major products exported decreased and administrative process distributing became simpler hungarian system has changed drastically past five years with hypermarkets shopping centers developing quickly consumers are becoming more quality conscious market segmentation is creating opportunities high foods beverages tourism leading industry hotels restaurants demanding higher includes psd changes no matrix vienna au1 hu executive summary european union commodities of 25 member countries third like united states can enter shelves stores easier american