Not frozen prepared potatoes market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not frozen prepared potatoes in Denmark expanded from 20.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 24.1 thousand tonnes in 2020. This initial growth was driven by rising consumer interest in convenient meal solutions and the entry of new players offering innovative potato products. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly accelerated demand as changed consumption habits increased home cooking and the need for prepared potato items.

Market volume rose further to 25.9 thousand tonnes in 2021, supported by growing consumer preference for organic and minimally processed potato products, alongside new entrants focusing on sustainable offerings. In 2022, the market saw a slight decline to 25.2 thousand tonnes, influenced by global supply chain disruptions that raised production costs and the implementation of stricter Danish packaging and waste management regulations.

After 2022, the market resumed growth, reaching 29.2 thousand tonnes in 2024. In value terms, the market increased substantially from USD 115.6 million in 2023 to USD 128.6 million in 2024, suggesting a shift towards higher-value products or increased average prices during this period.

Production not frozen prepared potatoes in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of not frozen prepared potatoes in Denmark declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 42 375 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.5% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 15.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 5.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of growth, production of not frozen prepared potatoes in Denmark declined. In 2021, Denmark produced 5 893 tonnes, marking a sharp decrease of 27.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production dropped by 19.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.0%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 089 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.3%.

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

Exports not frozen prepared potatoes from Denmark

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Exports of not frozen prepared potatoes from Denmark declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume totaled 3 567 tonnes, which is 36.1% lower than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 42.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 16.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 093 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 14.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Faroe Islands were the main markets for Denmark's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes in volume terms. Germany accounted for 40.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 28.3%, and the Faroe Islands for 6.6%. Together, these three markets represented 75.2% 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

Cross-border shipments of not frozen prepared potatoes from Denmark declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark exported 16 870 thousand US dollars worth of these products, showing a robust decline of 23.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 20.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 22 286 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Greenland led the structure of Denmark's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 47.9% of exports, Germany for 15.4%, and Greenland for 11.2%. Collectively, these three destinations represented 74.5% 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 not frozen prepared potatoes to Denmark

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Denmark's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 23 561 tonnes, indicating a measured gain of 9.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 19.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.2%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Belgium were the leading sources for Denmark's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 42.7% of imports, Sweden for 18.7%, and Belgium for 17.1%. Together, these three countries represented 78.5% 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

Foreign supplies of not frozen prepared potatoes to Denmark increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark imported approximately 68 630 thousand US dollars worth of these products, which is 11.9% higher than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 31%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Belgium were the principal sources for Denmark's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in value terms. Sweden accounted for 35.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 35.0%, and Belgium for 13.0%. Jointly, these three destinations accounted for 83.1% of total import flows.

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

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