Apple juice market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Danish unfermented apple juice market volume held steady at approximately 44.3 million liters before contracting sharply to 36.6 million liters in 2020. The initial stability coincided with flat trends in Denmark's concentrated apple juice trade, reflecting muted activity in a key segment.

A recovery unfolded from 2021, with volume growing to 37.9 million liters amid relatively stable production and import prices. Expansion accelerated, reaching 45.4 million liters in 2022 and peaking at 57.7 million liters in 2023.

In 2024, market volume fell back to 36.2 million liters, yet the market's value rose to 47.9 million USD. This shift towards higher-value sales aligns with broader consumer trends favoring plant-based beverages and sustainable packaging, which supported premiumization despite lower total consumption.

Production apple juice in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, apple juice production in Denmark rebounded. In 2021, Denmark's apple juice output was valued at 26 798 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 11.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 14%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 24 150 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a decline of 18.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

Globally, Denmark ranked as the 24th largest producer of apple juice from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of apple juice, 2018-2021

World map of production of apple juice, 2018-2021

Following a two-year decrease, apple juice production in Denmark saw an upturn. In 2021, Denmark produced 26 754 thousand liters of apple juice, representing a 5.9% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 9.9%, averaging an annual decline of 3.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 25 272 thousand liters, with the steepest drop occurring in 2019 at 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Exports apple juice from Denmark

Exports in kind, K l

After a two-year reduction, apple juice exports from Denmark increased. In 2021, Denmark exported 10 648 thousand liters of apple juice, which is 13.1% higher than in 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 415 thousand liters, while the largest decline took place in 2019 with a drop of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Finland were the primary destinations for Denmark's apple juice exports by volume. Sweden accounted for 63.1% of exports, Norway for 16.5%, and Finland for 5.1%, collectively making up 84.8% of total export volumes.

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

Following a two-year decline, apple juice exports from Denmark rose. In 2021, exports reached 9 030 thousand US dollars, up by 13.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 15.3%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 5.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 964 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 24.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Finland were the key markets for Denmark's apple juice exports by value. Sweden represented 56.9% of export value, Norway 18.8%, and Finland 5.3%, together accounting for 81.0% of total export 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 apple juice to Denmark

Imports in kind, K l

In 2021, Denmark's apple juice imports amounted to 21 826 thousand liters, reflecting a 5.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 14.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 20 775 thousand liters, while the highest was in 2019 at 26 666 thousand liters. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Austria were the main sources of Denmark's apple juice imports by volume. Germany accounted for 52.4% of imports, Poland for 18.4%, and Austria for 15.1%, collectively representing 85.9% of total import 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

After a two-year decrease, apple juice imports into Denmark increased. In 2021, import value stood at 22 977 thousand US dollars, up by 5.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 21 858 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline took place in 2019 with a drop of 28.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Austria were the dominant markets for Denmark's apple juice imports by value, together accounting for 82.1% of total import flows.

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

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