Denmark: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish sheep and goat meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Denmark

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Denmark dropped to X kg per head, shrinking by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Denmark stood at X heads, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Greenland (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Denmark, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Denmark were Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greenland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ireland (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Denmark, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Chile, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to Denmark were Ireland ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Chile, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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