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Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Denmark

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for fresh cauliflower and broccoli saw initial growth from 20,598 t in 2018 to 22,050 t in 2019, supported by targeted agricultural regulations that provided economic incentives for farmers to reduce nitrogen emissions, encouraging production increases. Market volume remained stable at 22,082 t in 2020 before experiencing a significant surge to 25,464 t in 2021, indicating a peak in consumption or supply availability.

Following the 2021 peak, the market contracted over the next two years, declining to 20,497 t in 2022 and further to 18,467 t in 2023. During this period, global production of cauliflower and broccoli rose to around 26.5 million tons, with China as the largest producer, which influenced international trade patterns and market dynamics through heightened competition and supply shifts.

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, 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, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cauliflowers and broccoli in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Denmark's production of cauliflowers and broccoli has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 8 650 tonnes, marking a significant jump of 26.5% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 47.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	3.5%	26.5%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 1 094 tonnes, showing a notable drop of 10.3% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 29.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.8%)	(5.7%)	(10.3%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Sweden, Norway, and Iceland—collectively accounted for 79.5% of Denmark's total exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms.

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, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms reached 2 247 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steady increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 070 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 384 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 13.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(13.2%)	8.5%	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland remained the primary destinations for Denmark's exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 34.6% of exports, Norway for 32.9%, and Iceland for 10.3%, together making up 77.8% 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 cauliflowers and broccoli to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark imported approximately 17 908 tonnes of cauliflowers and broccoli in 2021, indicating a modest increase of 8.8% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 9.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The largest decline during this period was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(1.6%)	8.8%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain and Italy were the dominant suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Denmark, together accounting for 80.5% of total imports in volume terms, while other partners played a smaller role.

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, K $ US

Denmark's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 27 360 thousand US dollars, which is 8.1% higher than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 29.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	12.0%	8.1%	9.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands accounted for the largest share of Denmark's imports in value terms. Spain contributed 53.4%, Italy 21.2%, and the Netherlands 12.1%, together comprising 86.7% 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