Denmark: Yams Market 2025

Yams Market Size in Denmark

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Danish yams market, when its value decreased by -96.8% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a significant curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Yams Production in Denmark

In value terms, yams production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Yams production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of yams in Denmark totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The yams harvested area in Denmark amounted to less than X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Yams Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, exports of yams from Denmark fell remarkably to X tons, declining by -49.9% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, yams exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for yams exports from Denmark, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to -49.9%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for yams exports from Denmark.

From 2021 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to -49.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average yams export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2021 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +0.8% per year.

Yams Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, the amount of yams imported into Denmark skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 86% on 2021. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6,277%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, yams imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 3,847%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest yams supplier to Denmark, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, yams imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +86.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Uganda (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yams to Denmark, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +88.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Uganda (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average yams import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -24.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 140%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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