
Denmark - Fresh or Chilled Carcases of Beef and Veal - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh beef carcase market in Denmark. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10111140 - Fresh or chilled carcases, half-carcases and quarters with bone in, of beef and veal
Country coverage:
- Denmark
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Denmark
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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