Dried shelled legumes market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried shelled legumes in Denmark experienced considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After an initial contraction to 164 thousand tons in 2019, the market rebounded strongly, reaching a peak of 344 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion was followed by a significant correction in 2023, with volume declining by 30% to 242 thousand tons.

Domestic production showed a substantial increase, particularly in 2022 when it exceeded 330 thousand tons, before easing to 259 thousand tons in 2023. Concurrently, export volumes grew steadily throughout the period, while import levels generally trended downward, influencing the net volume available on the domestic market.

Production dried shelled legumes in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

Denmark's production of dried shelled legumes has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 229.1 thousand tons, marking a moderate 3.8% rise compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 29.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.1%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 169.6 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 3.9%. In contrast, 2020 recorded the biggest increase at 30.2%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's dried shelled legumes production has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 116.2 million US dollars, representing a substantial 14.5% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 58.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 71.0 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 2.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 42.9%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, dried shelled legumes exports from Denmark declined. In 2021, exports totaled 50 624 tons, showing an 18.9% drop compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 26.2%, with an annualized rate of 8.1%. The peak was in 2020 at 62 450 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 49.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway dominated exports in kind, accounting for 72.9% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Following a two-year uptick, dried shelled legumes exports from Denmark fell. In 2021, exports amounted to 25 684 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid 10.5% decline from the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports grew by 54.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.6%. The highest value was in 2020 at 28 701 thousand US dollars, which recorded the largest increase of 63.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the largest buyers of dried shelled legumes from Denmark in value terms were Norway (65.2% of exports), Germany (9.3%), and the United Kingdom (9.3%), together forming 83.7% 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 dried shelled legumes to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility during these years. Import volumes dropped to a minimum in 2019 and climbed to a maximum in 2020, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Denmark imported 59 885 tons of dried shelled legumes, showing a substantial 19.4% decline from the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 36 309 tons, which saw the largest decline of 48.8%. The highest volume was in 2020 at 74 290 tons, recording the largest increase of 104.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom (26.2% of imports in kind), France (17.3%), and Latvia (11.9%) together accounted for 55.4% of total imports in kind, serving as the main sources for dried shelled legumes to Denmark.

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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Import values reached a minimum in 2019 and a maximum in 2020, with a 1.7-fold variation between these points. In 2021, Denmark imported dried shelled legumes valued at 28 729 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a small 0.8% drop from the past year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 16 764 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 41.4%. The highest value was in 2020 at 28 961 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 72.8%.

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

During 2018 to 2021, key suppliers of dried shelled legumes to Denmark in value terms included the United Kingdom (19.7% of imports), Germany (14.8%), and France (12.5%). However, their combined share reached only 47.1% of total import value, with the remaining 52.9% spread across many other partners.

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

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