termEk

Termek is the Hungarian term for product or commodity. In standard Hungarian spelling the word is termék, with an acute accent on the e. The non-accented form termek appears in informal writing, programming, or URLs. In economic and business contexts, termek denotes goods produced for sale, exchange, or use within a supply chain.

The scope of termek encompasses a range of outputs, including tangible goods such as consumer products and industrial components, as well as digital products and packaged service offerings marketed as discrete items. In marketing and accounting, the concept serves as an umbrella for items that can be described, priced, stored, and transported.

Classification of termek commonly follows several axes. By end use, termek are divided into fogyasztási cikkek (consumer goods) and ipari termékek (industrial goods). By durability, termek can be categorized as tartós termékek (durable goods) or nem tartós termékek (non-durable goods). In modern retail and logistics, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) are a frequently used subset. Digital products and software can also be treated as termek for cataloging and marketing purposes.

Production and lifecycle management of termek involve stages such as termékfejlesztés (product development), gyártás (manufacturing), csomagolás (packaging), forgalmazás (distribution), and értékesítés (sales). Quality control, compliance with safety and labeling standards, and environmental considerations are integral parts of product stewardship.

In a European context, many termek are subject to regulatory requirements and standards, including labeling, safety certifications, and, for certain categories, CE marking. The termek concept is central to product management, merchandising, and supply chain planning, including online catalogs and SKU-based inventory systems. See also termék, the standard orthography.