Denmark: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Denmark

The Danish potato market rose to $X in 2021, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -5.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Potato Production in Denmark

In value terms, potato production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of potatoes in Denmark expanded to X tons per ha in 2021, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the average potato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of potatoes production in Denmark declined to X ha, reducing by -4.9% on the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, potato harvested area increased by +51.3% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted in the following year.

Potato Exports

Exports from Denmark

For the third consecutive year, Denmark recorded decline in shipments abroad of potatoes, which decreased by -6% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Denmark, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, potato exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-4.4% per year) and Ukraine (+45.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato exports from Denmark, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+1.4% per year) and Norway (-4.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 the Netherlands (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Potato Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of potatoes were imported into Denmark; with a decrease of -34.9% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Denmark, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, potato imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-3.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Denmark, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-2.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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