Denmark: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Danish tomato market, when its value decreased by -5.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Tomato Production in Denmark

In value terms, tomato production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average tomato yield in Denmark rose to X tons per ha, surging by 1.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of tomatoes were harvested in Denmark; approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 13%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, overseas shipments of tomatoes increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 116% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 122%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Faroe Islands (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Denmark, with a combined 87% share of total exports. Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Spain, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +238.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Denmark, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Faroe Islands, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+33.3% per year) and Faroe Islands (+7.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Poland (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, imports of tomatoes into Denmark reduced modestly to X tons, waning by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 12%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, tomato imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Denmark, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-0.0% per year) and Germany (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomatoes to Denmark, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+0.6% per year) and Germany (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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