Hungary significantly increased its import of Russian natural gas in 2025, strengthening its position as the leading importer among European Union member states. According to Eurostat data covering the period from January to October, Hungarian purchases grew by around 15% compared with the previous year.
In value terms, Hungary ranked first among EU buyers of Russian gas during this period, with imports amounting to approximately 2.4 billion euros. It was followed by Greece, which imported gas worth about 1.1 billion euros, while Bulgaria and Slovakia recorded purchases valued at roughly 727 million euros and 511 million euros, respectively.
For the EU as a whole, imports of Russian gas in October 2025 alone were estimated at 429 million euros, highlighting the continued presence of Russian supply in parts of the European market despite broader diversification efforts.
Additional figures reported by Russian sources indicate that gas flows to Europe via the TurkStream pipeline increased year-on-year. Between January and October, deliveries via this route rose by 7.6%, reaching approximately 14.7 billion cubic meters.
Currently, TurkStream remains the only operational pipeline corridor transporting Russian natural gas directly to European customers, making it a critical artery for countries that continue to rely on these supplies.
