Denmark: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Denmark

The Danish currant and gooseberry market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 138% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Denmark

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production fell remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 116% against the previous year. Currant and gooseberry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of currants and gooseberries in Denmark expanded notably to X tons per ha, with an increase of 15% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 115% against the previous year. The currant and gooseberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, the total area harvested in terms of currants and gooseberries production in Denmark declined to X ha, with a decrease of -12.3% against 2020 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to currant and gooseberry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, overseas shipments of currants and gooseberries decreased by -30.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 805%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 553% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for currant and gooseberry exports from Denmark, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -4.1%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for currant and gooseberry exports from Denmark, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry export price increased by +123.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Denmark

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of currants and gooseberries increased by 204% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 208%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of currant and gooseberry imports to Denmark, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +945.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest currant and gooseberry suppliers to Denmark were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports. Germany and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.2%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +218.4%, 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

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -58.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 120% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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