Milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for low-fat milk powder in Denmark started at 5 518 tons in 2018, supported by Arla's launch of reduced-fat mini-milk and dietary guidelines promoting lean dairy. However, by 2019, a noticeable drop in consumer concern about dietary fat contributed to a slight decline in volume to 5 303 tons.

A strong expansion followed in 2020 and 2021, with the market peaking at 7 382 tons in 2021, driven by sustained consumer preference for low-fat options like mini-milk and light milk. This growth was reversed in 2022 when a global milk shortage and sharply rising production costs for feed, gas, and electricity constrained supply, pushing the market volume down to 6 941 tons.

The contraction continued through 2023 and 2024, with volumes falling to 6 347 tons and then 5 679 tons, as the supply-side pressures from high input costs and limited milk availability persisted, keeping the market on a downward path.

Production milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Denmark's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% declined. In 2021, output was valued at 45 648 thousand US dollars, marking a 29.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 64 793 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 8.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark ranked 26th globally in production volume of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5%.

Top producers of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2018-2021

World map of production of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2018-2021

Denmark's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output totaled 13 706 tonnes, representing a sharp 38.2% decrease compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, production dropped by 48.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 20.1%.

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

Exports milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 11 075 tonnes, showing a substantial 44.0% reduction from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 57.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—China, Spain, and Egypt—collectively accounted for 60.4% of Denmark's total exports in volume of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5%.

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

After two years of growth, Denmark's export value of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% declined. In 2021, exports were valued at 37 924 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep 34.2% drop from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value fell by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 57 622 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2020 at 4.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Spain, and Egypt were the top destinations for Denmark's exports in value terms, accounting for 36.1%, 15.4%, and 9.0% respectively. Together, they made up 60.5% 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 milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% to Denmark

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Denmark's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 4 751 tonnes, up by 0.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 018 tonnes, with the largest annual decline of 11.8% also in 2019, followed by the largest increase of 17.6% in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, France, Germany, and Ireland were the leading sources for Denmark's imports in volume, accounting for 23.4%, 16.6%, and 15.2% respectively. Combined, they represented 55.2% of 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 import value of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 15 596 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 11.7% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 33.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 429 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 10.9% in 2019 and the largest increase of 33.9% in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Ireland consistently served as the main sources for Denmark's imports in value terms, accounting for 20.5%, 20.4%, and 13.4% respectively. Together, they comprised 54.3% of 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