Alliaceous vegetables market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish alliaceous vegetables market expanded from 48 608 t in 2018 to 51 234 t in 2019, driven by growing consumer demand for fresh and healthy produce, which increased overall consumption. This trend was supported by the entry of new small-scale specialized producers under 10 ha, adding diversity to the supply. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the foodservice sector, leading to a slight market contraction to 49 997 t, as hospitality closures offset rising retail demand for organic and fresh vegetables.

A sharp rebound followed in 2021, with market volume surging 36% to 68 229 t. The subsequent year saw a 13% decline to 59 383 t, despite continued growth in organic vegetable sales to foodservice and strong branding efforts in the organic segment, while the retail sector remained concentrated among large chains like COOP and Salling Group. By 2023, the market recovered moderately to 63 388 t, suggesting stabilization after the post-pandemic volatility.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

In 2021, Denmark produced 62 360 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 36.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 35.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 45 570 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output value of alliaceous vegetables in Denmark reached 70 169 thousand US dollars, representing a 30.8% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value rose by 75.9%, with a CAGR of 20.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 35.5%, while the largest decline was in 2020 at 0.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decrease, Denmark's exports of alliaceous vegetables rebounded in 2021, reaching 6 635 tonnes—a moderate 4.8% improvement over the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 35.9%, with a CAGR of -13.8%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 6 334 tonnes, which also experienced the steepest decline of 30.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Norway (30.3% of exports in volume), Sweden (29.9%), and the Netherlands (14.0%) were the primary destinations for Denmark's alliaceous vegetable exports, collectively accounting for 74.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's alliaceous vegetable exports were valued at 7 465 thousand US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 16.7%, with a CAGR of -5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 454 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 10 155 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 26.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands (34.4% of export value), Norway (21.3%), and Sweden (19.9%) consistently served as the main destinations for Denmark's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms, together representing 75.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Denmark's imports of alliaceous vegetables increased in 2021, totaling 12 504 tonnes—a 16.2% year-over-year improvement. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 3%, with a CAGR of -1.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 10 761 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018-2021, the Netherlands (40.8% of imports in volume), Germany (22.0%), and Spain (14.7%) formed the core group of markets for Denmark's alliaceous vegetable imports, together accounting for 77.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Denmark's alliaceous vegetable imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, amounting to 31 408 thousand US dollars—a sharp 40.9% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 38.2%, equating to an 11.4% annualized rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22 212 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the 2018-2021 period, the Netherlands (35.9% of import value), Spain (22.6%), and Germany (20.8%) stood out as the main markets for Denmark's alliaceous vegetable imports in value terms, collectively representing 79.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021