Industrial food and drink machinery market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Denmark's production of industrial food and drink machinery stood at 972.4 million US dollars, supported by strong export demand and technological advancements in processing segments like meat and seafood. The following year, output declined to 852.1 million US dollars, even as major players such as Buhler AG introduced cost-effective milling plant technology and demand grew for hygienic, traceable systems. By 2020, production recovered to 862.3 million US dollars, driven by increased investment in equipment with advanced hygiene features amid rising consumer focus on food safety.

After dipping to 829.2 million US dollars in 2021 and 809.8 million US dollars in 2022, production rose to 825.2 million US dollars in 2023 and 890.9 million US dollars in 2024. The 2023 increase coincided with peak European exports of food manufacture machinery, where Denmark was a key exporter, and the emergence of new automation and robotics segments. In 2024, continued emphasis on automation, energy-efficient technologies, and the launch of innovative software platforms for logistics further supported production growth.

Production industrial food and drink machinery in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Denmark's industrial food and drink machinery output was valued at 829.2 million US dollars, marking a modest decline of 3.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 14.7%, with an annualized decrease of 5.2%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2019, at 12.4%, while 2020 saw a slight increase of 1.2%.

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

Exports industrial food and drink machinery from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's industrial food and drink machinery export volume declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 11,005 tonnes, which represents a 3.6% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 21.8%, with an annualized decline of 7.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's export destinations for industrial food and drink machinery in kind were widely distributed. The United States accounted for 12.8% of exports, Norway for 8.7%, and Germany for 6.2%, with these three countries together making up just 27.8% of total flows, indicating no single dominant partner.

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

After two years of decline, Denmark's industrial food and drink machinery exports increased in 2021, reaching 640.0 million US dollars, a 4.8% rise compared to the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports overall decreased by 6.9%, with an annualized drop of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 610.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the largest buyer of Denmark's industrial food and drink machinery in value terms, accounting for 16.7% of exports, followed by Germany at 5.4% and Norway at 5.3%. Together, these three countries contributed 27.4% of total export value, reflecting a diversified country structure with no single dominant market.

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

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

Imports industrial food and drink machinery to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Denmark's imports of industrial food and drink machinery in kind declined in 2021, amounting to 6,338 tonnes, a 19.0% reduction compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 13.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7,820 tonnes, following the largest increase of 37.3% in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's sources for industrial food and drink machinery imports in kind were varied. Germany led with 18.2% of imports, followed by Poland at 11.1% and China at 9.1%. These three countries together accounted for 38.4% of total flows, showing no clearly dominant partner.

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 imported 234.2 million US dollars worth of industrial food and drink machinery, representing a 25.7% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 36.5%, with an annualized rate of 10.9%. The largest decline during this period was in 2020, at 3.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's import structure for industrial food and drink machinery in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 26.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 9.1%, and Italy for 8.3%, with these three countries jointly representing 44.1% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 55.9%, indicating a broad distribution of sources.

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

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