Denmark: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in Denmark

After three years of growth, the Danish sugar beet market decreased by -0.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Production in Denmark

In value terms, sugar beet production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sugar beet in Denmark shrank modestly to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average sugar beet yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sugar beet harvested area in Denmark stood at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 31%. The sugar beet harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, the amount of sugar beet exported from Denmark surged to X tons, rising by 657% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 14,475%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 5,694% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from Denmark, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, sugar beet exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iceland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden totaled +430.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (0.0% per year) and Spain (-89.8% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sugar beet exports from Denmark, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iceland ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden stood at +371.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iceland (0.0% per year) and Spain (-86.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 158% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 260% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Spain (+29.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, the amount of sugar beet imported into Denmark soared to X tons, rising by 24% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 12,981%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sugar beet imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,766% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest sugar beet supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar beet imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lithuania (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +97.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+131.2% per year) and Germany (+208.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to Denmark, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +156.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+177.5% per year) and Germany (+128.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 70%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 Netherlands (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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