Denmark: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Denmark

After three years of decline, the Danish baby food market increased by 149% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Baby Food Production in Denmark

In value terms, baby food production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, the amount of food preparations for infants exported from Denmark fell to X tons, waning by -10.5% on 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 64%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for baby food exports from Denmark, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, baby food exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), fourfold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+11.3% per year) and Russia (+16.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for food preparations for infants exports from Denmark, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Dominican Republic ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Dominican Republic (+5.9% per year) and Pakistan (+11.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 China (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of food preparations for infants were imported into Denmark; with a decrease of -18.6% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of baby food to Denmark, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, baby food imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden stood at +10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+3.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-13.5% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of food preparations for infants to Denmark, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+4.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-9.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average baby food import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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