Denmark: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish asparagus market decreased by -28.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a moderate expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Asparagus Production in Denmark

In value terms, asparagus production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 35%. Asparagus production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of asparagus in Denmark dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -1.5% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 50% against the previous year. The asparagus yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of asparagus in Denmark totaled X ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 54%. The asparagus harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Denmark

After seven years of growth, shipments abroad of asparagus decreased by -39.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 611%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 531% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) were the main destinations of asparagus exports from Denmark, together comprising 96% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +148.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for asparagus exported from Denmark were the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Iceland ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +129.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, overseas purchases of asparagus decreased by -11.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of asparagus imports to Denmark, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +56.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest asparagus suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +65.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -33.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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