Dried onions market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Danish dried onions market expanded from USD 3.7 million to USD 5.3 million, reaching a peak. This growth occurred under strict food safety standards enforced by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. In 2020, global supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic affected import and export flows, contributing to market volatility and elevated values.

The market contracted sharply to USD 3.7 million in 2021. This followed the publication of Denmark's official dietary guidelines, which for the first time emphasized environmental sustainability, potentially shifting consumer preferences. From 2022, renewed growth was supported by updated labeling and packaging requirements that improved transparency, alongside rising demand for organic products and plant-based diets, which increased the use of dried onions as natural flavor enhancers.

Market recovery continued through 2023 and 2024, reaching USD 5.0 million in 2024. Technological advances in drying processes, such as hot-air drying, enhanced product quality and shelf life. Additionally, dried onions saw greater integration into new food matrices like plant-based meat alternatives, driven by R&D cooperation and demand for specialized forms such as granules and powders.

Production dried onions in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's dried onion production was valued at 1 089 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.3% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 13.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 5.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's dried onion production declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 290.3 tonnes of dried onions, representing a modest decrease of 4.8% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production dropped by 5.4%, averaging an annual decline of 1.8%. Production peaked in 2019 at 340.1 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 10.8%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2020, when production fell by 10.3%.

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

Exports dried onions from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's dried onion exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 417 tonnes of dried onions, up by 198.7% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 693.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 99.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway were the leading destinations for Denmark's dried onion exports by volume. Sweden accounted for 37.2% of exports, Germany for 25.7%, and Norway for 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 76.3% of total export flows.

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 dried onion exports by value increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 1 851 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 239.5% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 697%, with an average annual growth rate of 99.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway were the top contributors to Denmark's dried onion exports by value. Sweden made up 39.8% of exports, Germany 29.1%, and Norway 7.4%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 76.3% 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 dried onions to Denmark

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Denmark imported 1 261 tonnes of dried onions, a drop of 44.5% year-over-year. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 270 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, when imports rose by 135.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, India, and Spain formed the main cluster of suppliers for Denmark's dried onion imports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 44.1% of imports, India for 15.2%, and Spain for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 71.9% of total import flows.

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

After rising for two years, Denmark's dried onion imports by value declined. In 2021, imports totaled 4 449 thousand US dollars, marking a modest decrease of 9.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 48.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 908 thousand US dollars, when imports saw their largest increase of 33.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain—together accounted for 60.4% of Denmark's total dried onion imports by value.

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

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