Denmark: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish grain market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight downturn. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Denmark

In value terms, grain production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in Denmark rose modestly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average grain yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of grain were harvested in Denmark; standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of grain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Denmark, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for grain exports from Denmark, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, supplies from abroad of grain was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Denmark, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest grain suppliers to Denmark, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 grain import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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