Denmark: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Denmark

The Danish candied fruit market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 35% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Denmark

In value terms, candied fruit production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 812%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Denmark

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of candied fruits increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 150%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Denmark, together comprising 62% of total exports. Faroe Islands, Greenland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +412.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Denmark worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Norway, Belgium, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +487.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -21.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 72%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Faroe Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, supplies from abroad of candied fruits increased by 25% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Denmark, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, Thailand and Poland, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +124,191.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Denmark, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+40.5% per year) and Germany (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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