Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market value for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Denmark fluctuated considerably between 2018 and 2024. After peaking at $115.6 million in 2019, it dropped to $47.6 million by 2021. A notable recovery occurred in 2022, with the market expanding to $77.8 million. This growth was supported by increased consumer preference for whole milk, cream, and crème fraîche, driven by evolving tastes and coffee culture, which raised demand. Simultaneously, extremely high raw material prices and international uncertainty from the war in Ukraine pushed up production costs and led to historically high milk prices on global exchanges, elevating the market's value.

Following the 2022 rebound, the market contracted to $68.1 million in 2023 and further to $45.2 million in 2024. Over the full period, production declined steadily from $283.0 million to $152.2 million. Regulatory updates in 2022 also affected the industry, with the Danish Food Administration issuing guidance on labeling requirements for homogenization and fat content, and a decree specifying that concentrated milk and cream with added sweeteners must be labeled in accordance with EU additive regulations.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 252.7 million US dollars, marking a 13.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 10.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 299.1 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 5.7% also occurring that year.

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

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Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

Denmark's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 65,847 tonnes, representing a 13.1% drop compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 23.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.4%. The peak production volume was in 2019 at 87,246 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 13.2% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 1.9%.

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Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Denmark

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Denmark's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream have fallen for the third year running. In 2021, export volumes totaled 66,772 tonnes, which is 6.3% lower than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 14.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream were distributed across a wide range of buyers. Oman accounted for 21.0% of export volumes, China for 10.4%, and Germany for 6.6%. Together, these three countries made up 38.0% of total exports, with numerous other nations holding smaller but still notable shares.

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, M $ US

In 2021, Denmark exported 238.5 million US dollars worth of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 2.2%. Over the 2018-2021 period, export values rose by 4.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth of 1.4%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 240.3 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 2.8% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 4.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Oman, the Dominican Republic, and China were significant but not dominant buyers of Denmark's concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms. Oman represented 21.1% of export value, the Dominican Republic 9.9%, and China 8.7%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 39.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Denmark

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Import volumes for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Denmark showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest point was in 2018, followed by a peak in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports totaled 16,677 tonnes, up 12.2% from 2020. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 28,261 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 47.4% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 147.1%.

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From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany—collectively accounted for 62.4% of Denmark's total import volumes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream.

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, M $ US

The market for imported concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Denmark exhibited 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, import values amounted to 33.5 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year. The highest import value was in 2019 at 56.7 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020 with a 42.2% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 147.2%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany formed the core of Denmark's imports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 31.1% of import value, the Netherlands for 18.3%, and Germany for 18.2%. Together, these three countries represented 67.5% 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