Used car imports picked up in the second half of the year when the forint firmed to under 400 to the euro, Hasznaltauto.hu said.

Volkswagen was the most popular brand imported during the year, accounting for some 12.8% of the total.

The podium was rounded out by Opel and Ford, each making up about 8.5% of imports.

Hasznaltauto.hu augured a further increase in used car imports in 2026, but said numbers were unlikely to come close to pre-pandemic levels.