Denmark: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Denmark

The Danish canned meat market fell remarkably to $X in 2021, declining by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced curtailment. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in Denmark

In value terms, canned meat production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, shipments abroad of canned meat increased by 7.6% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 9.4%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, canned meat exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 8.2%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of canned meat exports from Denmark, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +50.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for canned meat exported from Denmark were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the United States, Japan, Norway, Panama, Spain, France and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +39.7%, 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 canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 5.5%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Panama (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, purchases abroad of canned meat decreased by -22.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -38.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Denmark, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, canned meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.1% per year) and Sweden (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Denmark, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+5.0% per year) and Poland (-2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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