Denmark: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish frozen whole turkey market increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +37.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports from Denmark

Frozen whole turkey exports from Denmark soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 66% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 266% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 257% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole turkey exports from Denmark, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+68.5% per year) and Norway (+11.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen whole turkeys exports from Denmark, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+64.0% per year) and Norway (+10.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen whole turkey export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen whole turkeys increased by 9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 +18.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest frozen whole turkey supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole turkey imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-5.2% per year) and Germany (-12.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole turkeys to Denmark, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-4.4% per year) and Germany (-11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole turkey import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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