Denmark: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -32.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Denmark

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9%. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Denmark stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Denmark amounted to less than X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were exported from Denmark; reducing by -31.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 38%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Greenland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Denmark, with a combined 43% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greenland (with a CAGR of +41.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from Denmark, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-0.9% per year) and Italy (+6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by +103.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greenland ($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 Italy (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, supplies from abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -32.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Denmark, together comprising 67% of total imports. China, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, Georgia and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Denmark, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-6.1% per year) and Sri Lanka (+7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 288%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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