Denmark: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in Denmark

The Danish paddy rice market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paddy Rice Production in Denmark

In value terms, paddy rice production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of paddy rice in Denmark was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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 paddy rice harvested area in Denmark amounted to less than X ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from Denmark

Paddy rice exports from Denmark contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -42.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 220%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paddy rice exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 318% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Greenland (X tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from Denmark, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, paddy rice exports to Greenland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X tons), threefold. Faroe Islands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Greenland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (-17.8% per year) and Faroe Islands (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, Greenland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paddy rice exports from Denmark, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iceland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Faroe Islands, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Greenland totaled +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (-15.1% per year) and Faroe Islands (-5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paddy rice export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paddy rice export price increased by +106.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 41%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Norway (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into Denmark

Paddy rice imports into Denmark contracted to X tons in 2022, dropping by -13.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 3,264% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paddy rice imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 986% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paddy rice to Denmark, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, paddy rice imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +77.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+34.0% per year) and Italy (-14.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest paddy rice suppliers to Denmark, together comprising 87% of total imports. France, Pakistan, Spain, Belgium and Cambodia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of +68.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paddy rice import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Cambodia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+24.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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