Denmark: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Denmark

The Danish carrot and turnip market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -12% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Denmark

In value terms, carrot and turnip production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 80%. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip yield in Denmark contracted slightly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 22%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average carrot and turnip 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.

The carrot and turnip harvested area in Denmark amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to carrot and turnip production reached the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 107%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Denmark, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), more than tenfold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +29.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-0.0% per year) and Norway (-7.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Denmark, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +29.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+8.6% per year) and Norway (-5.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -12.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Finland (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, purchases abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -27.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest carrot and turnip supplier to Denmark, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden stood at +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-11.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to Denmark, together accounting for 82% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +20.2%, saw 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 carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip import price decreased by -1.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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