Citric acid, its salts and esters market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for citric acid and its salts and esters in Denmark was valued at 20 627 thousand USD in 2018, with the country noted as one of the European leaders in volume growth that year, reflecting increased demand. Market size then eased to 19 671 thousand USD in 2019 before rising again to 21 277 thousand USD in 2020, while domestic production remained stable without major investments or exits.

A period of strong expansion followed, with the market surging to 30 258 thousand USD in 2021 and further to 37 017 thousand USD in 2022. This growth aligned with rising European import activity and was catalyzed by the entry of new specialized products. In June 2022, Jungbunzlauer launched monomagnesium citrate for functional foods and supplements, and in November 2022, Gadot Biochemical Industries introduced Cal2Mg, a calcium-magnesium citrate blend, diversifying the available product range and stimulating demand.

After the 2022 peak, the market value contracted to 35 042 thousand USD in 2023 and fell to 27 846 thousand USD in 2024. The market continued to be influenced by broader European trends favoring health and sustainability, with Danisco A/S being a key domestic player, though no major new production facilities or significant local regulatory shifts were reported during these years.

Production citric acid, its salts and esters in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of citric acid, its salts and esters has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 4 503 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 65.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 18.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 1 241 tonnes of citric acid, its salts and esters, representing a 51.7% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 35.5%, with an average annual rate of 10.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 818 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 1 241 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 10.7%, and the largest increase was in 2020, surging by 51.7%.

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

Exports citric acid, its salts and esters from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of citric acid, its salts and esters have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country shipped 2 181 tonnes abroad, which is 59.1% higher than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 83.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 1 086 tonnes, and the largest decline that year was 8.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Turkey remained the primary buyers of citric acid, its salts and esters from Denmark, accounting for 71.1% of total exports in volume. The United Kingdom led with 38.8% of exports, followed by Sweden at 27.6%, and Turkey at 4.7%.

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

Denmark's export value of citric acid, its salts and esters has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 6 966 thousand US dollars, up by 81.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 109%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.9%.

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

During 2018–2021, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Turkey consistently dominated Denmark's export structure in value terms, together accounting for 70.5% of total flows. The United Kingdom held 49.0% of exports, Sweden 15.1%, and Turkey 6.5%.

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

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

Imports citric acid, its salts and esters to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of citric acid, its salts and esters have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 1 241 tonnes, showing a robust increase of 24.3% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 28.3%, with an average annual rate of 8.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, China, and Belgium were consistently the leading sources of imports in volume for Denmark, together making up 80.1% of total flows. Austria accounted for 39.2% of imports, China for 20.8%, and Belgium for 20.1%.

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 import value of citric acid, its salts and esters has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 32 721 thousand US dollars, marking a steep rise of 54.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 54.1%, with an average annual rate of 15.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 333 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year being 4.2%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Austria, Belgium, and Germany remained the key markets for Denmark's imports in value terms, collectively representing 69.9% 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