Denmark: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Denmark

The Danish onion and shallot market dropped sharply to $X in 2022, reducing by -16.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -21.0% against 2019 indices. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Denmark

In value terms, onion and shallot production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 -18.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 41%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Denmark shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 onions and shallots were harvested in Denmark; which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the onion and shallot harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of onions and shallots increased by 77% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from Denmark, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden amounted to -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-2.3% per year) and Poland (+21.1% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from Denmark, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Iceland, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+2.4% per year) and Iceland (+48.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Sweden (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of onions and shallots were imported into Denmark; falling by -14.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Denmark, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Sweden, Italy, Spain, Egypt and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest onion and shallot suppliers to Denmark, together comprising 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +9.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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