Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mustard powder and prepared mustard in Denmark exhibited variable dynamics from 2018 to 2024. In physical terms, market volume reached a peak of 3 923 t in 2019, then declined to 3 135 t in 2022 before recovering to 3 463 t by 2024. In value terms, the market showed more consistent growth, rising from USD 6.8 million in 2018 to USD 9.1 million in 2024, despite periodic contractions.

A notable shift occurred in 2023 when the market value surged by 30% to USD 9.3 million, while physical volume increased only 6.7% to 3 345 t, indicating a substantial rise in average prices or a move toward higher-value products. The preceding years of 2020 and 2021 saw declines in both volume and value, followed by a partial recovery in 2022.

By the end of the period, physical market volume had nearly returned to its 2018 level, but the market value remained significantly elevated, reflecting altered price conditions or product mix. Domestic production fell from 3 620 t to 2 886 t over these years, with imports and exports also showing considerable volatility.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's mustard powder and prepared mustard production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 6 451 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark ranked 15th globally in mustard powder and prepared mustard production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2018-2021

Denmark's mustard powder and prepared mustard production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 2 993 tonnes were produced, representing a limited decrease of 3.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production dropped by 17.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, mustard powder and prepared mustard exports from Denmark increased in 2021. Exports reached 2 022 tonnes, up 14.4% from the previous year. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 1 768 tonnes, with the largest decline of 12.3% occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands formed the main cluster of markets for Denmark's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports in kind. Germany accounted for 26.5% of exports, Sweden for 23.5%, and the Netherlands for 17.1%, together representing 67.1% of total export 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 a two-year decline, mustard powder and prepared mustard shipments from Denmark increased in 2021. Export volume was recorded at 3 977 thousand US dollars, which is 27.4% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 3 123 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 5.9% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for Denmark's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 23.3% of exports, Finland for 17.2%, and the Netherlands for 16.8%, together making up 57.3% of total export 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 mustard powder and prepared mustard to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's mustard powder and prepared mustard import volume stood at 2 540 tonnes, which is 12.0% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The highest level was recorded in 2019 at 2 656 tonnes, with the largest increase of 43.5% that year, while the largest decline of 14.6% occurred in 2020.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Spain formed the core group of markets for Denmark's mustard powder and prepared mustard imports in kind. France accounted for 56.6% of imports, Germany for 19.8%, and Spain for 7.1%, together representing 83.4% of total import 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

In 2021, Denmark imported mustard powder and prepared mustard valued at 4 302 thousand US dollars, up by 20.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 50.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 302 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 51.2% that year, while the largest decline of 17.4% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Spain remained the principal suppliers of mustard powder and prepared mustard to Denmark in value terms. France accounted for 55.3% of imports, Germany for 13.1%, and Spain for 7.5%, jointly accounting for 75.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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