Food preparations for infants market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for infant food preparations in Denmark declined from 29 600 t in 2018 to 15 265 t in 2024. This contraction occurred alongside a sustained shift in consumer preference toward organic products, reinforced by retail trends that emphasized higher-value offerings. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 initially disrupted foodservice channels but subsequently amplified demand for organic options within the infant food segment.

Market value experienced a notable increase to 139.2 million $ US in 2021 despite stable volume, primarily driven by the implementation of stringent EU labeling rules for infant formula. These regulations, mandating specific declarations such as DHA content and warnings for lactose-free products, altered product composition and elevated costs. Concurrently, rising organic consumption among older demographic groups without children steered product development toward more premium, value-added variants.

From 2022 onward, the market continued to be shaped by a strong focus on sustainability and climate labeling. Retailers heightened demands for competitive pricing, branding, and certification of organic infant foods, while industry-wide initiatives to reduce food waste and adopt eco-friendly packaging influenced innovation. These trends, coupled with evolving food concepts like fermentation, directed product development in the sector through 2024.

Production food preparations for infants in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of food preparations for infants declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 360.3 million US dollars, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 17.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark ranked 5th globally in the production of food preparations for infants.

Top producers of food preparations for infants, 2018-2021

World map of production of food preparations for infants, 2018-2021

Denmark's production of food preparations for infants fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 51 246 tonnes, marking a 6.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production dropped by 21%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.5%.

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

Exports food preparations for infants from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of food preparations for infants declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 30 611 tonnes, showing a significant drop of 10.8% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 18.6%, or an annualized 6.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 37 771 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 0.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Russia, and the Netherlands were the main markets for Denmark's exports of food preparations for infants in volume terms. China accounted for 44.1% of exports, Russia for 8.3%, and the Netherlands for 7.3%, together representing 59.6% of total 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, M $ US

Denmark's exports of food preparations for infants declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports were valued at 232.2 million US dollars, indicating an 11.7% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 16.5%, equating to an annualized decrease of 5.8%. The peak value was in 2019 at 279.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 0.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, the Dominican Republic, and Pakistan were the primary destinations for Denmark's exports of food preparations for infants in value terms. China absorbed 54.3% of exports, the Dominican Republic 7.6%, and Pakistan 5.9%, together accounting for 67.8% of total exports.

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

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

Imports food preparations for infants to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of food preparations for infants amounted to 2 033 tonnes, a 17.0% decrease from 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports declined by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 1 966 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 2 449 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 24.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, France, and the Netherlands were the leading suppliers of food preparations for infants to Denmark in volume terms. Sweden provided 52.3% of imports, France 22.3%, and the Netherlands 12.8%, jointly making up 87.4% of total imports.

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

In 2021, Denmark's imports of food preparations for infants reached 11.0 million US dollars, a 10.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 9.9 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 12.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 23.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, France, and the Netherlands were the primary suppliers of food preparations for infants to Denmark in value terms. Sweden accounted for 49.7% of imports, France for 26.1%, and the Netherlands for 16.1%, together representing 92.0% of total imports.

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

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