Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not further prepared dried vegetables in Denmark saw its physical volume surge from 5 855 t in 2018 to 7 578 t in 2019. This growth was fueled by rising health awareness and a growing interest in plant-based eating habits among Danish consumers, which boosted the use of dried vegetables as ingredients in snacks and ready-to-eat meals.

Market volume then contracted to 6 266 t in 2020. In the following year, while volume fell further to 5 532 t, the market's value increased to 26.9 million $ US, driven by stronger demand for premium products such as freeze-dried and micronized powders that better preserve nutrients, alongside strategic investments by major players like McCormick & Company. The introduction of new EU sustainability and labeling regulations in 2022, mandating traceability and environmentally friendly packaging for producers, coincided with a further volume decline to 5 024 t.

A partial recovery occurred in 2023, with volume rising to 5 254 t and value reaching 27.8 million $ US, followed by a period of stabilization in 2024 as volume settled at 5 109 t and value at 27.1 million $ US.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Denmark, the output value of not further prepared dried vegetables reached 9 852 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 14.1% increase compared to the previous year. Production grew by 21.1% between 2018 and 2021, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 10 143 thousand US dollars. That year also saw the largest increase of 24.7%, while the most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 14.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

Denmark's production volume of not further prepared dried vegetables has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 2 441 tonnes, representing a decrease of 3.4% from the previous year. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 926 tonnes. That year also experienced the largest increase of 20.0%, whereas the most substantial decline happened in 2020 with a 13.6% drop.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2021, showing a 2.8-fold fluctuation between these years. In 2021, Denmark exported 663 tonnes of not further prepared dried vegetables, which was a modest increase of 2.2% year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 234 tonnes. That year also saw the largest decline of 54.0%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2020 with a jump of 177.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Sweden, and Germany were consistently the main destinations for Denmark's exports in kind. Norway accounted for 42.0% of exports, Sweden for 19.3%, and Germany for 12.3%. Together, these three countries represented 73.6% 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

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2019 and climbed to their maximum in 2021, reflecting a 2.5-fold shift. In 2021, Denmark's export value of not further prepared dried vegetables amounted to 3 231 thousand US dollars, which was 76.1% higher than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 295 thousand US dollars. That year also experienced the largest decline of 31.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Germany continued to be the primary buyers of not further prepared dried vegetables from Denmark in value terms. Sweden accounted for 27.6% of exports, Norway for 23.2%, and Germany for 16.0%. Collectively, these three countries made up 66.8% 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 not further prepared dried vegetables to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 3 755 tonnes, reflecting a significant decrease of 14.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 4.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 887 tonnes. That year also saw the largest increase of 24.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden remained the principal suppliers of not further prepared dried vegetables to Denmark in kind. Germany accounted for 37.8% of imports, the Netherlands for 19.8%, and Sweden for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% 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 imports of not further prepared dried vegetables in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country imported a total of value_last_year thousand US dollars worth of these products, reflecting an 11.2% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden led the ranking of suppliers of not further prepared dried vegetables to Denmark in value terms. Germany accounted for 44.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 14.0%, and Sweden for 12.5%. Their combined share reached 70.8% 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