KEXPORT

What KEXPORT does

KEXPORT (Környezetipari Export és Fenntartható Innováció) is a Hungarian environmental industry cluster founded in 2011 by the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE/KSZGYSZ). It is operated by KEXPORT Környezetipari Nonprofit Kft., a nonprofit limited liability company 100% owned by KSZGYSZ. The cluster aggregates 21 member companies spanning the full environmental value chain — from laboratories and environmental consulting through air and noise management, water and wastewater treatment, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, recycling (plastics, aluminium, tyres, electronics), and brownfield/soil/groundwater remediation. Its functional role is to give these individually mid-sized Hungarian firms collective international market access that none could achieve alone.

The cluster's core "product" is membership services: an annual subscription (175,000 HUF for KSZGYSZ members, 229,000 HUF for non-members) entitles members to discounted participation in domestic and international events, international grant support, workshop access, and social media promotion. A secondary revenue stream comes from EU and international project participation — including CIRC-UITS (Digital Twin models and an AI-based Circularity Toolbox for electronic-component circularity), GINOP, INTERREG Danube, and INTERREG Aquatic Plastic — which generates project funding and supports cluster operations. The cluster itself owns no central technology platform; collective IP is held by members, who between them hold 15 industrial property rights and an active R&D&I project portfolio.

KEXPORT's go-to-market is enterprise field sales conducted via institutional channels: collective Hungarian stands at international trade fairs (ECOMONDO, IFAT, AQUATECH, ENVIRONTEC, ECOFair, Recycling Aktiv, PLASTPOL, POLECO, Smart City Expo New Delhi, GEFE Vietnam), hosted buyer programs, bilateral B2B meetings, and incoming delegation visits. It leverages the HEPA Hungarian Export Development Agency for national pavilions, the HAEE/KSZGYSZ professional network, and formal cooperation agreements with V4 environmental clusters, the West Balkans Green Center, Burkina Faso's IGEDD, and the OTS Drought Prevention Institute. Member end-customers are concentrated in two primary use-case segments — municipal water utilities and governments, and industrial waste producers / waste management companies — supplemented by industrial remediation sites and international export-market project owners across the Balkans, Romania, Poland, Germany, CIS countries, and the Far East.

Name

KEXPORT

Legal name

KEXPORT Környezetipari Nonprofit Kft.

Website

https://kexport.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KEXPORT is a Budapest-based nonprofit environmental industry cluster founded in 2011, aggregating 21 Hungarian member companies to facilitate collective international market access through trade fairs, HEPA-backed export programs, EU projects, and bilateral partnerships across water, waste, and remediation verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Industry Cluster Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Circularity Consulting & Program Management (EPR, Design-for-Circularity, LCA) (EUAIANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI)

Keywords

• Environmental industry cluster
• Wastewater treatment services
• Waste management solutions
• Environmental consulting services
• Circular economy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Cluster membership fees: Annual membership fees from member companies constitute the primary revenue stream. Two-tier pricing: 175,000 HUF for KSZGYSZ members and 229,000 HUF for non-KSZGYSZ members. Membership benefits include discounted participation in domestic and international events, international grant support, access to KEXPORT workshops, and social media exposure.
2. EU/international project participation: KEXPORT participates in EU-funded international projects (CIRC-UITS, GINOP, INTERREG Danube) and international cooperation agreements, which generate project funding and support cluster operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KEXPORT is a nonprofit environmental industry cluster that aggregates 21 Hungarian environmental companies and facilitates their international market access. It organizes collective participation at major trade fairs (IFAT, ECOMONDO, AQUATECH, ENVIRONTEC), hosts international B2B delegations, manages bilateral cooperation agreements with V4 and other foreign partners, and participates in EU-funded projects (CIRC-UITS, INTERREG Aquatic Plastic, GINOP). The cluster itself does not sell environmental products or services; it coordinates and promotes the collective capabilities of its member companies across water/wastewater, waste management, remediation, air/noise, environmental consulting, and laboratory segments.

Product overview

KEXPORT is a cluster organization (Környezetipari Export és Fenntartható Innováció | KEXPORT), not a product company. It is a cooperation of approximately 21 environmental industry member companies, founded in 2011 by the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE). The cluster's offering is membership services facilitating international market access, export support, and project development for Hungarian environmental companies. The member companies collectively provide complex environmental solutions including: circular economy and waste management (including hazardous waste), industrial wastewater treatment, remediation and brownfield management, soil and groundwater cleaning, no-dig pipeline renovation, environmental audits and impact assessments, environmental measurement and sampling, environmental consulting and project development, air purification and deodorisation, recycling of plastic, aluminium, tyre and electronic waste, construction and renovation of water utilities, loss measurement of water supply networks, and laboratory services. The cluster itself does not sell individual products but coordinates and promotes its member companies' services and technologies on international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cluster Membership — KSZGYSZ Member Tier Annual membership in the KEXPORT environmental industry cluster for companies already affiliated with KSZGYSZ (Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises). Priced at 175,000 HUF per year. Includes discounted participation in domestic and international events (IFAT, ECOMONDO, AQUATECH, ENVIRONTEC), international grant support, access to KEXPORT workshops, and social media exposure. Available to Hungarian environmental companies seeking international market access.
• Cluster Membership — Non-KSZGYSZ Member Tier Annual membership in the KEXPORT environmental industry cluster for companies not affiliated with KSZGYSZ. Priced at 229,000 HUF per year. Includes the same benefits as the KSZGYSZ-member tier — discounted event participation, international grant support, workshop access, and social media promotion. Available to Hungarian environmental companies seeking international market access that are not already members of the parent association.
• Collective International Trade Fair Participation Coordinated participation for member companies at major international environmental industry trade fairs (IFAT Munich, ECOMONDO Rimini, AQUATECH Amsterdam, ENVIRONTEC Budapest, ECOFair Belgrade, Recycling Aktiv Karlsruhe, POLECO Poznan, PLASTPOL Kielce, Smart City Expo New Delhi, GEFE Vietnam), organized through HEPA national pavilions and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Targets Hungarian environmental companies seeking international visibility.
• International Delegation Hosting and B2B Facilitation Organization of incoming international delegations (Ghana, Burkina Faso, Uzbekistan, West Balkans) and bilateral B2B meetings connecting member companies with foreign partners and project owners, supported by hosted buyer programs at major trade fairs. Available to KEXPORT member companies.
• EU and International Project Participation Services Coordination of member company participation in EU-funded and international cooperation projects, including CIRC-UITS (circular redesign of electronic components, Digital Twin models, AI-based Circularity Toolbox), INTERREG Aquatic Plastic (riverine plastic pollution), GINOP, and INTERREG Danube projects. Available to KEXPORT member companies seeking collaborative R&D and project opportunities.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• V4 Environmental Industry Clusters and AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2019Four Visegrád countries' environmental industry clusters and associations signed a cooperation agreement at the CZ ENVITECH exhibition in Brno. The agreement aims to support each other in international appearances, jointly apply for V4 funding, and coordinate action plans with the consent of their members.
• IGEDD (Burkina Faso - Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019KEXPORT signed a cooperation agreement with IGEDD from Burkina Faso covering higher education, research, training, and environmental expertise exchange. The two-day Budapest visit by the IGEDD delegation included active participation from the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HEPA, Óbuda University, and OMNIPACK Cluster.
• HAEE (Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011HAEE is the parent organization that founded KEXPORT in 2011. HAEE is Hungary's leading environmental industry association and provides the umbrella framework for KEXPORT's activities. The cluster management is performed by KEXPORT Környezetipari Nonprofit Kft., which is 100% owned by KSZGYSZ, HAEE's operational entity.
• HEPA (Hungarian Export Development Agency)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHEPA organizes national collective stands at international trade fairs including IFAT and ECOMONDO, in which KEXPORT members participate as co-exhibitors. HEPA also facilitates international delegation programs, hosted buyer programs, and provides export development support for Hungarian environmental companies.
• PBKIK (Pécs-Baranyai Kereskedelmi és Iparkamara)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBKIK is the management organization of the CIRC-UITS project, which KEXPORT participates in. CIRC-UITS supports circular redesign and recycling of electronic components through Digital Twin models and AI-based Circularity Toolbox. PBKIK connects the project to regional enterprises in Pécs-Baranya.
• German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Deutsch-Ungarische Industrie- und Handelskammer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation with the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce for participation in the Recycling Aktiv exhibition in Karlsruhe, Germany. The Chamber facilitated professional visits and B2B meetings for cluster member companies at the trade fair.
• ISWA (International Solid Waste Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEXPORT/KSZGYSZ participated in the ATIA-ISWA joint event at ECOMONDO 2025, where KSZGYSZ's managing director delivered the opening lecture on Global Waste Management Outlook (GWMO) findings. Ongoing cooperation in professional conferences and knowledge exchange.
• ICPDR (International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPDR co-authored the policy guidance document on tackling riverine plastic pollution in the Danube River Basin developed by KSZGYSZ/PET Kupa, with KEXPORT cluster involved. The document provides recommendations for regulatory measures, waste management systems, and cross-border cooperation.
• UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSZGYSZ/KEXPORT participated in UNEP's South-East Europe Pollution Platform Western Balkans Regional Waste Conference. Both organizations were invited to participate in UNEP-supported environmental projects in Balkan countries covering air quality, biodiversity, and waste management.
• OTS DPI (Organisation of Turkic States - Drought Prevention Institute, operated by HEPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation between HEPA and HAEE/KEXPORT was reinforced via MoU at the OTS DPI regional water forum in Brussels. HAEE/KEXPORT are developing a drought prevention portfolio, gathering technologies and innovations from members for vulnerable regions.
• Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Italian Trade Agency (ITA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the hosted buyer program supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Italian Export Promotion Agency, and IEG Fair Center, KEXPORT member companies (Austin AI, Green Zebra Kft.) participated in ECOMONDO, facilitating international business networking and partnership development.
• PET KupaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPET Kupa is a Hungarian civil river protection initiative that partnered with KSZGYSZ/KEXPORT on the Tid(y)Up INTERREG project and the development of a policy guidance document on riverine plastic pollution. Joint participation in river monitoring, cleanup actions, and advocacy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ISWA (International Solid Waste Association): Global waste management association with 100+ country members that partners with KEXPORT for ECOMONDO programming; comparable as a higher-tier industry association in KEXPORT's core domains.
• HAEE / KSZGYSZ (Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises): KEXPORT's parent organization and Hungary's leading environmental industry association; comparable in mission and member base but operates with a broader domestic industry mandate beyond export facilitation.
• CEFIC (European Chemical Industry Council): Brussels-based pan-European chemical industry association with adjacent environmental policy and circular economy interests; comparable as a supranational industry association influencing EU environmental regulation relevant to KEXPORT members.
• HEPA Hungarian Export Development Agency: Hungarian state export agency that organizes national pavilions and delegation programs. KEXPORT's GTM partner at IFAT/ECOMONDO; comparable in export facilitation mandate but with broader national remit across all industries.
• EUREAU (European Federation of National Associations of Water Services): Federation of European water utilities and associations representing the sector at EU level; comparable as a higher-tier cluster/association structure aggregating national water expertise for EU policy and project engagement.

Direct peers

• German Water Partnership e.V. German water industry network of 130+ companies promoting German water technology internationally. Highly comparable as a national industry cluster coordinating SME export activity into CEE and global markets.
• Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP): Dutch public-private water sector partnership with ~180 members that aggregates Dutch water expertise for international export, mirroring KEXPORT's cluster-export facilitation model for Hungarian environmental firms.
• Swedish Water & Wastewater Association: Swedish industry association supporting municipal water utilities and water technology export, a comparable national cluster model with similar internationalization focus for SME members.
• CzechWater Alliance: Czech water industry association promoting Czech water technologies abroad; directly comparable as a Visegrad peer engaged in joint international trade fair participation alongside KEXPORT.

Regional players

• West Balkan Green Center: Western Balkans regional green economy cooperation body with whom KEXPORT maintains a bilateral agreement; comparable as a regional cluster facilitating cross-border environmental projects in markets KEXPORT targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kexport.eu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kexportcluster

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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