Denmark: Cabbage Market 2024

Cabbage Market Size in Denmark

The Danish cabbage market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cabbage Production in Denmark

In value terms, cabbage production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 76%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cabbage and other brassicas in Denmark shrank slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.1% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 14%. The cabbage yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the cabbage harvested area in Denmark totaled X ha, with an increase of 3.2% on the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cabbage harvested area decreased by -3.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cabbage production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cabbage Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, cabbage exports from Denmark soared to X tons, picking up by 126% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cabbage exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 61%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for cabbage exports from Denmark, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, cabbage exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Faroe Islands (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to +17.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+4.3% per year) and Faroe Islands (+6.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for cabbage and other brassicas exports from Denmark, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Faroe Islands, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden amounted to +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+5.4% per year) and Faroe Islands (+13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cabbage export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -43.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Germany (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cabbage Imports

Imports into Denmark

Cabbage imports into Denmark reduced to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -10.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, cabbage imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cabbage imports to Denmark, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Sweden, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +89.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cabbage suppliers to Denmark were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. Germany, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +92.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cabbage import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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