Denmark: Frozen Turkey Cut Market 2025

Frozen Turkey Cut Market Size in Denmark

The Danish frozen turkey cut market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -13% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.8% against 2020 indices. Frozen turkey cut consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Turkey Cut Production in Denmark

In value terms, frozen turkey cut production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 338%. Frozen turkey cut production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Turkey Cut Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen cuts of turkey increased by 61% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 108%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen turkey cut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for frozen turkey cut exports from Denmark, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen turkey cut exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+19.5% per year) and Belgium (+102.3% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Greece ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen turkey cut exported from Denmark worldwide, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Belgium, Norway, Greenland, Benin and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +124.5%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average frozen turkey cut export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Greenland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Germany (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Turkey Cut Imports

Imports into Denmark

Frozen turkey cut imports into Denmark shrank modestly to X tons in 2022, waning by -3.5% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen turkey cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by +57.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen turkey cut to Denmark, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen turkey cut imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +7.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.0% per year) and France (+6.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen cuts of turkey to Denmark, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.0% per year) and France (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen turkey cut import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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