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Barley market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish barley market showed significant volume volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market size grew from 2.8 million tons in 2018 to 3.6 million tons in 2020, then contracted to 2.6 million tons in 2021. It rebounded sharply to 3.8 million tons in 2022 before falling to 1.8 million tons in 2023.

These swings were primarily driven by fluctuations in domestic production, which peaked at 4.2 million tons in 2020 and dropped to 2.5 million tons in 2023. The 17% production decline in 2021 contributed to the market contraction, while the recovery in 2022 pushed the market to its highest volume.

The period was marked by no consistent trend, with annual production changes leading to substantial variations in the available market volume.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production barley in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark ranked 11th globally in barley production volume.

Top producers of barley, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of barley, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, barley production in Denmark declined. In 2021, Denmark produced 3 462 K t of barley, marking a 16.7% decrease from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 4 157 K t, which represented a 14.7% increase from 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	14.7%	(16.7%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Denmark's barley production value declined slightly. In 2021, barley output was valued at 898.7 M $ US, showing minimal change from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production value increased by 9.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.0%. The peak value occurred in 2020 at 900.8 M $ US, reflecting a 9.4% increase from 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	9.4%	(0.2%)	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports barley from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

Denmark's barley exports grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 965.6 K t, representing a significant 41.5% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 45.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 520.4 K t, which marked a 21.4% decline from 2018.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	31.1%	41.5%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (36.8% of exports in kind), the Netherlands (10.0%), and Belgium (6.1%) were Denmark's key export partners for barley, collectively accounting for 52.9% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Denmark's barley export value increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports stood at 250.6 M $ US, showing a sharp 69.5% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 58.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 118.2 M $ US, representing a 25.2% decrease from 2018.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.2%)	25.1%	69.5%	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany (36.5% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (9.7%), and Belgium (6.3%) remained Denmark's primary export partners for barley, together comprising 52.5% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports barley to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

Barley imports to Denmark showed volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, barley imports totaled 57.0 K t, representing a sharp 33.3% drop from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 103.9 K t, which marked a substantial 147.8% increase from 2018.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	147.8%	(17.8%)	(33.3%)	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three main markets—Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom—together accounted for 77.6% of Denmark's total barley imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Denmark's barley import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 14.8 M $ US, down 14.8% from 2020. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 22.7 M $ US, which represented a 53.8% increase from 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 23.9% decrease from 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.8%	(23.9%)	(14.8%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden (36.7% of imports in value terms), Germany (27.1%), and the Netherlands (10.3%) remained the leading sources of barley imports to Denmark, collectively representing 74.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io