Denmark: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Denmark

The Danish spinach market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -9.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Spinach Production in Denmark

In value terms, spinach production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 236%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of spinach in Denmark shrank slightly to X tons per ha, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 206%. The spinach 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, the total area harvested in terms of spinach production in Denmark expanded significantly to X ha, increasing by 14% compared with 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, spinach harvested area decreased by -11.1% against 2020 indices. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Denmark

Spinach exports from Denmark rose remarkably to X tons in 2022, surging by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 72%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of spinach exports from Denmark, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, Lithuania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +197.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for spinach exported from Denmark worldwide, together comprising 72% of total exports. Finland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +197.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Poland (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, purchases abroad of spinach increased by 2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 118% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of spinach imports to Denmark, together comprising 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +136.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest spinach suppliers to Denmark, together comprising 89% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +115.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -16.2% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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