Chinese Manufacturing Investments in Hungary After 2025: Current Status and Outlook
Hungary has become a key hub for Chinese manufacturing investment in Europe, attracting major projects in EV batteries, vehicle assembly, steel, and electronics. As of 2025, over €16 billion in Chinese projects are underway nationwide, including CATL and EVE’s battery mega-plants in Debrecen, BYD’s car and bus factories in Szeged and Komárom, Liberty Steel’s green steel upgrade with CISDI, and Lenovo’s first European factory. This article provides an overview of the investment amounts, construction status, and planned operation dates for these flagship projects.