Denmark: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish green bean market decreased by -8.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +29.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Green Bean Production in Denmark

In value terms, green bean production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of green beans in Denmark fell slightly to X kg per ha, waning by -3% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield reached the peak level at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green bean harvested area in Denmark stood at X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 150%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the green bean harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, the amount of green beans exported from Denmark soared to X tons, picking up by 137% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green bean exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from Denmark, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+16.8% per year) and the UK (+101.9% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Denmark, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden stood at +14.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+15.1% per year) and the UK (+75.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greenland ($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 Greenland (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, supplies from abroad of green beans increased by 9% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, green bean imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.4% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest green bean supplier to Denmark, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.9% per year) and Belgium (+185.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Denmark, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+170.7% per year) and Germany (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -14.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+34.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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