Denmark: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Denmark

The Danish durum wheat market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Denmark

In value terms, durum wheat production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of durum wheat in Denmark expanded slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 3.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield remained at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of durum wheat were harvested in Denmark; falling by -3.3% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to durum wheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of durum wheat were exported from Denmark; with a decrease of -41.2% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Denmark, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+288.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Denmark, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+289.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained 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 Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Latvia (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Denmark

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of durum wheat increased by 182% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest durum wheat supplier to Denmark, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-16.8% per year) and France (+107.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Denmark, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-15.3% per year) and France (+112.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average durum wheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by +51.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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