Denmark: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Danish poppy seed market, when its value decreased by -30% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Poppy seed consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Poppy Seed Production in Denmark

In value terms, poppy seed production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average poppy seed yield in Denmark was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of poppy seed production in Denmark amounted to less than X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of poppy seed, when their volume increased by 165% to X tons. In general, exports showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 202% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for poppy seed exports from Denmark, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, poppy seed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Greenland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +30.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Greenland (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for poppy seed exports from Denmark, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Greenland, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Greenland (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average poppy seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -13.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 the Czech Republic (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, approx. X kg of poppy seed were imported into Denmark; leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poppy seed imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) was the main supplier of poppy seed to Denmark, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +32.0%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poppy seed to Denmark.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +34.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poppy seed import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price decreased by -27.1% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +12.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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