Denmark: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Denmark

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Danish other cereals market, when its value decreased by -19% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. Other cereals consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in Denmark

In value terms, other cereals production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 663%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

The average yield of other cerealses in Denmark dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19%. The other cereals yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 2021, approx. X ha of other cerealses were harvested in Denmark; with an increase of 3% compared with 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to other cereals production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, overseas shipments of other cerealses decreased by -56.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 2,510%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 667%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from Denmark, together comprising 76% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +57.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for other cereals exported from Denmark worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +46.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 97%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Lithuania (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, supplies from abroad of other cerealses decreased by -50% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other cereals imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 70%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest other cereals supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, other cereals imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +56.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.5% per year) and Peru (+27.2% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest other cereals suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Peru, Sweden and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +48.4%, 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 2021, the average other cereals import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals import price increased by +87.7% against 2018 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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