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Homogenised composite food preparations market in Denmark

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for homogenised composite food preparations in Denmark expanded from 424 tons in 2018 to 1 120 tons in 2024, despite a temporary dip in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable and clean-label products, reinforced by EU regulatory changes on labeling and packaging traceability.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly increased demand for durable processed foods, boosting market volume to 619 tons. Subsequent years saw continued investment by state-owned companies in production modernisation and a regulatory push for reduced plastic packaging, which further stimulated market expansion to 926 tons by 2022.

After a correction in 2023, the market surged to 1 120 tons in 2024, supported by ongoing consumer shift towards organic options and stringent EU sustainability requirements. Throughout the period, global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material prices influenced production costs but did not curb overall demand growth.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production homogenised composite food preparations in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of homogenised composite food preparations increased in 2021 after two years of decline. The output was valued at 1 737 K $ US, representing a 2.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 8.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 692 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.2% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.2%)	(2.8%)	2.7%	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of homogenised composite food preparations declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. The country produced 2 436 tonnes, indicating a modest decrease of 8.7% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	(7.7%)	(8.7%)	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports homogenised composite food preparations from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of homogenised composite food preparations declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. The export volume reached 2 624 tonnes, marking a moderate drop of 8.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	(5.3%)	(8.2%)	(6.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden was the almost exclusive buyer of homogenised composite food preparations from Denmark, accounting for 95.6% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Denmark's exports of homogenised composite food preparations declined in 2021. The export value registered 4 241 K $ US, showing a significant drop of 10.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 62.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 736 K $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 63.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.6%	11.1%	(10.5%)	17.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden and the Netherlands dominated Denmark's exports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.0% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports homogenised composite food preparations to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of homogenised composite food preparations increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. The import volume reached 834 tonnes, indicating a slight rise of 3.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 20%, with an annualized rate of 6.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 639 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 26.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.1%)	26.8%	3.0%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, France, and Spain were the principal sources for Denmark's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in volume, with shares of 38.5%, 18.4%, and 17.0% respectively, jointly accounting for 74.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Denmark imported homogenised composite food preparations valued at 4 241 K $ US in 2021, showing a substantial increase of 36.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 36%, with an annualized rate of 10.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 642 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.4%	(9.9%)	36.7%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France, Sweden, and Spain remained the main markets for Denmark's imports of homogenised composite food preparations in value terms, with shares of 36.0%, 28.8%, and 12.9% respectively, jointly taking 77.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io