Denmark: Mustard Seed Market 2025

Mustard Seed Market Size in Denmark

The Danish mustard seed market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Mustard Seed Production in Denmark

In value terms, mustard seed production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 45%. Mustard seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average mustard seed yield in Denmark reached X kg per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average mustard seed yield remained 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 mustard seed were harvested in Denmark; approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 23%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the mustard seed harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Mustard Seed Exports

Exports from Denmark

Mustard seed exports from Denmark surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 89% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 118%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mustard seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 143%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for mustard seed exports from Denmark, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, mustard seed exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), threefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+54.1% per year) and Sweden (-22.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for mustard seed exported from Denmark were the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports. Norway, Estonia, Croatia and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of +63.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 mustard seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -14.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Canada (+64.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mustard Seed Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of mustard seed were imported into Denmark; picking up by 40% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mustard seed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 117%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest mustard seed supplier to Denmark, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, mustard seed imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +50.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.8% per year) and Poland (+75.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest mustard seed suppliers to Denmark were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports. Sweden, Estonia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +158.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 mustard seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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