Denmark: Fresh Pork Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in Denmark

After three years of growth, the Danish fresh pork carcase market decreased by -66.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Fresh Pork Carcase Production in Denmark

In value terms, fresh pork carcase production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 124% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Fresh Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from Denmark

Fresh pork carcase exports from Denmark expanded notably to X tons in 2022, picking up by 9.4% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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 pork carcase exports from Denmark, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh pork carcase exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+71.9% per year) and the UK (+35.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat exports from Denmark, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+65.5% per year) and the UK (+40.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the UK (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, fresh pork carcase imports into Denmark skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 188% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 2,968% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh pork carcase to Denmark, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork carcase imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +44.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.2% per year) and France (-32.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to Denmark, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +20.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-1.6% per year) and France (-28.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -40.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 160% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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