Denmark: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in Denmark

The Danish chicken table egg market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in Denmark

In value terms, chicken table egg production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Chicken table egg production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports from Denmark

Chicken table egg exports from Denmark soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 19% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 103%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chicken table egg exports from Denmark, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken table egg exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greenland (X tons), fivefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greenland (+4.1% per year) and Sweden (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chicken table eggs exports from Denmark, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greenland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Faroe Islands, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greenland (+1.2% per year) and Faroe Islands (+13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chicken table egg export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, the amount of chicken table eggs imported into Denmark skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 17% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 69%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken table egg imports to Denmark, together comprising 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +80.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken table egg suppliers to Denmark were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +77.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 chicken table egg import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform