Denmark: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Danish cereal market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Production in Denmark

In value terms, cereal production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereals in Denmark rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cereal yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cereals production in Denmark amounted to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereals decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Denmark, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Denmark, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cereal Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of cereals, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to Denmark, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest cereal suppliers to Denmark were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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