Mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for baking mixes grew from 19 228 tonnes in 2018 to 21 553 tonnes in 2019, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthier options like whole grain, multigrain, and gluten-free varieties. This period also saw new entrants offering specialized plant-based and allergy-friendly products, which expanded choice and stimulated innovation.

Market volume fell to 18 343 tonnes in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic boosted home baking demand but created labor constraints that hampered production. Further declines to 16 849 tonnes in 2021 and 15 739 tonnes in 2022 were influenced by rising global energy and logistics costs, stricter EU allergen labeling rules that increased compliance burdens, and continued supply chain disruptions for specialty ingredients.

A recovery began in 2023, with the market reaching 17 814 tonnes and then 21 041 tonnes in 2024. This growth coincided with rising domestic production, which increased from 36 307 tonnes to 38 746 tonnes over the two years, while import volumes remained below pre-pandemic levels.

Production mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Denmark's production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits rebounded. In 2021, output reached 63 586 K $ US, marking a significant 16.3% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The lowest point was in 2020, with production valued at 54 668 K $ US, and that year also saw the steepest drop of 16.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark ranked 14th globally in the production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits.

Top producers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

World map of production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

In 2021, Denmark produced 29 857 t of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, reflecting a solid 19.9% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest output was in 2020 at 24 907 t, while the peak was in 2019 at 30 155 t. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 17.4%.

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

Exports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decrease, Denmark's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits rebounded. In 2021, exports reached 32 917 t, representing a substantial 22.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 26 922 t, and that year also saw the largest decline of 6.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits were not heavily concentrated. The top three destinations—Norway (21.7% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (12.2%), and Sweden (7.7%)—together accounted for only 41.5% 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, K $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits in value terms increased. In 2021, export value amounted to 86 481 K $ US, indicating a 25.2% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 10.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 69 060 K $ US, and that year also experienced the largest decline of 9.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits in value terms were broadly spread across markets. The leading destinations—Norway (20.0% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (11.8%), and Sweden (7.2%)—together represented only 39.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark imported approximately 19 909 t of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, down by 2.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.6%, while the largest increase was in 2020, at 0.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (29.5% of imports in kind), Sweden (16.1%), and Belgium (13.3%) dominated Denmark's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, together accounting for 58.9% of total flows.

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

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits in value terms increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 50 105 K $ US, marking a 3.8% rise relative to the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 48 264 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (24.8% of imports in value terms), Belgium (15.3%), and Italy (13.7%) led Denmark's imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, together representing 53.8% of total flows.

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

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