Frozen fruit and nuts market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for frozen fruit and nuts in Denmark expanded after 2019, with volume growing to 29 628 t by 2021. This rise was supported by the well-documented distribution through major Danish retail chains, ensuring wide product availability. Concurrently, research from DTU Food Institute demonstrated that frozen fruits and vegetables retain their nutritional value, which likely strengthened consumer appeal and contributed to increased demand.

Market volume then entered a pronounced decline, falling to 16 079 t by 2024. During this period, the European Union adopted new trade standards requiring origin labeling for certain fruit and nut products from 2025 onward, a change that will entail packaging adjustments for retailers and producers. Updated nutritional data released in 2024 continued to affirm the quality of frozen produce, yet the market contraction continued through the year.

Regulatory and policy developments are setting the stage for future market conditions. New EU labeling rules take effect in January 2025, and there is a political agreement to allocate funds for potentially reducing or removing VAT on fruits and vegetables from 2028. Furthermore, a national ten-year plan aims to boost domestic production and consumption through innovation and support for organic cultivation.

Production frozen fruit and nuts in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's frozen fruit and nuts production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 16 664 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.0% year-over-year rise. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 15 182 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 20.0%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 6.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year decline, Denmark's frozen fruit and nuts production volume rebounded. In 2021, 7 747 tonnes were produced, representing a significant 26.2% year-over-year surge. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 6 139 tonnes, while 2019 saw the largest decline of 13.6%.

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

Exports frozen fruit and nuts from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's frozen fruit and nuts export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 4 166 tonnes, down 11.9% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 29.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 083 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.7%. In 2020, exports experienced the largest decline of 22.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden were the top buyers of frozen fruit and nuts from Denmark in volume terms. Germany accounted for 22.8% of exports, Poland for 17.9%, and Sweden for 16.6%. Together, these three countries represented 57.3% of Denmark's total export volume.

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

In 2021, Denmark's frozen fruit and nuts export value reached 11 646 thousand US dollars, showing a 12.2% year-over-year increase. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 382 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 13.8%. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 12 050 thousand US dollars.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's export value structure was highly diversified. Sweden accounted for 21.6% of exports, Poland for 16.1%, and Germany for 9.6%. These three countries together represented only 47.3% of total export value, with the remaining 52.7% coming from a wide range of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports frozen fruit and nuts to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Denmark's frozen fruit and nuts import volume declined. In 2021, imports reached 26 048 tonnes, down 1.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 7.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 26 513 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 4.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Sweden were the main sources of frozen fruit and nuts imports to Denmark in volume terms. Poland accounted for 36.0% of imports, Germany for 8.1%, and Sweden for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 51.7% of Denmark's total import volume.

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 frozen fruit and nuts import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 68 860 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 14.3% year-over-year uptick. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 31.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the leading sources of frozen fruit and nuts imports to Denmark in value terms were Poland, Sweden, and Belgium. Poland accounted for 34.4% of imports, Sweden for 11.5%, and Belgium for 8.2%. Together, these three countries represented 54.2% of Denmark's total import value.

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

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