Pears market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh pears in Denmark contracted from 24 221 t in 2018 to 18 333 t in 2023, a decline of 24% over the period. This downward trend began after a marked deterioration in the agricultural economy in 2018, which likely affected investments and production in pear orchards.

Although domestic pear production rebounded in 2020, reaching 7 190 t, the overall market size continued to shrink as imports fell steadily from 19 342 t in 2018 to 11 966 t in 2023. The sustained drop in imports, which supply the majority of the market, was the primary driver of the contraction throughout these years.

By 2025, the market environment included rising prices for agricultural products and energy, consumer food prices that remained 5-7% higher than in 2018, and updated hygiene regulations from the Food Administration affecting fruit handling and packaging.

Production pears in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pears, 2018-2021

World map of production of pears, 2018-2021

In 2021, Denmark produced 7 090 tonnes of pears, marking a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 22.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 740 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 7 190 tonnes. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production fell by 18.3%, whereas the largest increase happened in 2020, with a substantial rise of 51.7%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's pear production value continued to grow for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 9 611 thousand US dollars, showing a strong year-over-year increase of 21.7%. From 2018 to 2021, production value rose by 9.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 050 thousand US dollars, which also saw the most significant decline of 19.8%.

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

Exports pears from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark exported 1 010 tonnes of pears, representing a sharp decline of 30.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 9.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 903 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 1 455 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 61.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Sweden, Greenland, and Iceland—collectively accounted for 66.2% of Denmark's total pear exports by volume.

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

In 2021, the value of pears exported from Denmark totaled 1 369 thousand US dollars, indicating a robust decline of 14.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 342 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2020 at 1 598 thousand US dollars. The largest increase took place in 2020, with a rise of 19.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Greenland, and Iceland formed the core group of markets for Denmark's pear exports by value. Sweden accounted for 39.2% of exports, Greenland for 20.4%, and Iceland for 15.4%, together representing 75.0% 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 pears to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's pear imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 14 117 tonnes, down by 7.0% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 27%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.0%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, the Netherlands was the primary supplier of pears to Denmark, accounting for 82.4% of total imports by volume, with the remaining share coming from a diverse group of other countries.

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 pear import value increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 20 623 thousand US dollars, showing a modest year-over-year rise of 1.3%. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 8.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 640 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.6%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a growth of 3.7%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the Netherlands remained the main source for Denmark's pear imports by value, accounting for 78.2% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

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