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Bread market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

After a decline in 2019 and 2020, the volume of Denmark's bread market recovered and grew from 2021 through 2024. In physical terms, the market expanded from 319.9 K t in 2020 to 371.5 K t in 2024, while in value it rose from 701.6 M $ US to 942.8 M $ US over the same period.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused global supply chain disruptions, affecting raw material availability and production costs, which temporarily contracted the market. However, heightened consumer focus on health and natural products sustained demand, particularly for sourdough bread and items without additives.

From 2021 onward, market growth was driven by persistent trends toward organic and whole grain bread, alongside the emergence of new segments like sourdough and local specialties. Major producers such as Schulstad and Kohberg invested in product innovation and marketing, while supermarkets expanded their fresh bread offerings through in-store bakeries. The entry of new players and micro-bakeries catering to demand for quality and authenticity further contributed to expanding overall consumption.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 bread in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's bread production value has rebounded. In 2021, bread output was valued at 600.7 million US dollars, marking a gradual increase of 6.1% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 566.2 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(2.2%)	6.1%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, Denmark ranked as the 10th largest producer of bread from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of bread, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of bread, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year downturn, Denmark's bread production volume has shown improvement. In 2021, the country produced 264.0 thousand tons of bread, reflecting a slight increase of 0.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 2.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 261.6 thousand tons, with the largest drop of 3.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(3.6%)	0.9%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bread from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Denmark's bread export volume reached 67.8 thousand tons, up 1.2% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 69.3 thousand tons, while the largest decline of 3.3% occurred in 2020. The most significant increase of 13.4% was also seen in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	(3.3%)	1.2%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Norway, and Sweden dominated Denmark's bread export structure by volume, accounting for 30.4%, 18.9%, and 17.6% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 66.9% 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

In 2021, Denmark's bread exports totaled 197.6 million US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 9.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The largest decline of 4.1% was recorded in 2020, while the most significant increase of 12.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	(4.1%)	9.8%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway were the key destinations for Denmark's bread exports by value, contributing 30.0%, 16.1%, and 15.8% of exports, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 61.8% of total export flows.

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 bread to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

Denmark imported 134.9 thousand tons of bread in 2021, representing a 7.8% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 9.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The largest decline of 0.2% was recorded in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	(0.2%)	7.8%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Denmark's bread imports by volume, together accounting for 68.8% of total imports.

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 bread import value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 197.6 million US dollars, up 13.1% from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 17.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	0.3%	13.1%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands formed the main group of sources for Denmark's bread imports by value, with shares of 35.3%, 21.4%, and 8.2%, respectively. Together, they represented 64.9% of total import flows.

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