Sales of Easter sweets in Hungary could edge up to HUF 2.8 billion this year from €2.7 billion in 2010, Sándor Sánta, who heads the Sweets Makers’ Association, said on Thursday.

Hungary’s sweets market is worth an annual HUF 140-150 billion. Chocolate accounts for about half of sales. Between 80% and 85% of sweets sold in Hungary are imported.