Denmark: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in Denmark

The Danish fresh beef carcase market declined markedly to $X in 2022, falling by -52.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a temperate increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in Denmark

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production contracted rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal increased by 3.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.5%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for fresh beef carcase exports from Denmark, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh beef carcase exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Finland (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-3.9% per year) and Finland (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh beef carcase exported from Denmark were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 75% of total exports. Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Lithuania and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +68.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh beef carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 France (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal imported into Denmark contracted to X tons, reducing by -11% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh beef carcase imports to Denmark, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +137.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh beef carcase suppliers to Denmark were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +131.4%, saw 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 2022, the average fresh beef carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Finland ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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