Denmark: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Denmark

The Danish rye market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Rye consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Rye Production in Denmark

In value terms, rye production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 196%. Rye production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average rye yield in Denmark dropped to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17%. The rye yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of rye were harvested in Denmark; surging by 3.2% against the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rye harvested area decreased by -23.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the rye harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of rye decreased by -25.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 69%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Denmark, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), fivefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+5.0% per year) and Finland (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for rye exported from Denmark were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 59% of total exports. Latvia, Austria, Estonia, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +154.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+44.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, purchases abroad of rye increased by 183% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 366%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 293%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of rye imports to Denmark, together comprising 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +48.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Denmark, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+0.5% per year) and Sweden (+46.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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