Denmark: Quinoa Market 2025

Quinoa Market Size in Denmark

In 2021, the Danish quinoa market decreased by -30.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Quinoa Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of quinoa were exported from Denmark; jumping by 70% on the previous year. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, quinoa exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of quinoa exports from Denmark, with a combined 81% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Iceland, Norway, Vietnam, Lithuania and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iceland (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for quinoa exports from Denmark, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to +5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+22.2% per year) and Russia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average quinoa export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -14.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Portugal (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Quinoa Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, supplies from abroad of quinoa decreased by -21.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 116%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, quinoa imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 145% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of quinoa imports to Denmark, together accounting for 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +83.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest quinoa suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +69.8%, 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

The average quinoa import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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