Denmark: Dry Peas Market 2025

Dry Peas Market Size in Denmark

The Danish dry peas market fell to $X in 2021, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Dry peas consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Peas Production in Denmark

In value terms, dry peas production contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 52%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of peas (dry) in Denmark declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -2.3% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 45%. The dry peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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.

The dry peas harvested area in Denmark reduced to X ha in 2021, with a decrease of -14.9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dry peas harvested area increased by +21.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 42%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Dry Peas Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of peas (dry), when their volume decreased by -56.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 175% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, dry peas exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for dry peas exports from Denmark, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, dry peas exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway totaled +23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.1% per year) and Sweden (+19.7% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry peas exports from Denmark, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Norway amounted to +11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.2% per year) and Sweden (+23.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dry peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Sweden (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dry Peas Imports

Imports into Denmark

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of peas (dry) decreased by -40.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, dry peas imports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 187%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry peas imports to Denmark, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Norway, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Estonia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Norway (with a CAGR of +168.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry peas suppliers to Denmark were France ($X), Russia ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Norway, with a CAGR of +171.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dry peas import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 Netherlands (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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