Denmark: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Denmark

The Danish apple market shrank to $X in 2021, declining by -5.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Denmark

In value terms, apple production shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 89%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

The average yield of apples in Denmark dropped significantly to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -24.7% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple yield increased by +36.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the average apple yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Denmark was estimated at X ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 11%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Apple Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, overseas shipments of apples decreased by -9.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Denmark, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greenland (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (+6.1% per year) and Greenland (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for apples exports from Denmark, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iceland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Greenland, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (+10.7% per year) and Greenland (-3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, apple imports into Denmark rose sharply to X tons, growing by 11% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Denmark, together comprising 69% of total imports. Chile, Poland, the Netherlands, Portugal and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +138.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Denmark, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.5% per year) and France (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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