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Potato starch market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish potato starch market experienced significant growth from 2018 to 2024, rising from 206 thousand tons to over 303 thousand tons, despite some annual volatility. The abolition of EU production quotas in 2012 continued to shape the market, creating opportunities for Danish producers. This was coupled with strategic innovation by key player KMC, which developed potato starch for new market segments like vegan cheese and egg-free mayonnaise, stimulating demand. Furthermore, a documented increase in the area dedicated to potato cultivation in 2020 provided a boost to raw material supply, supporting production growth which was further accelerated by rising demand for potato starch in plant-based food products through 2021.

A wet spring in 2022 led to a reduced potato harvest, which directly constrained the supply of raw materials and caused a temporary decline in potato starch production and market volume that year. The market rebounded strongly thereafter, with production and market size reaching new highs by 2024, continuing the longer-term expansion supported by the sector's focus on high-tech standards and export orientation.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production potato starch in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's potato starch production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 138.3 million US dollars, marking a significant 16.2% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 43.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 12.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 89.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 6.6%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2020, when production jumped by 32.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	32.5%	16.2%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark maintained the second position globally in potato starch production volume.

Top producers of potato starch, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato starch, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Denmark's potato starch production has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 279.6 thousand tonnes, showing a strong 24.1% increase over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production expanded by 38.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 188.2 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.9%)	19.7%	24.1%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato starch from Denmark

Sector analysis indicates that Denmark did not export any potato starch from 2018 to 2021.

Imports potato starch to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Denmark's potato starch import volume declined. In 2021, imports stood at 3 540 tonnes, representing a notable 23.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 8.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The peak import volume was in 2020 at 4 644 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 19.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.4%	0.2%	(23.8%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden were the primary sources for Denmark's potato starch imports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 34.8% of imports, Germany for 25.5%, and Sweden for 17.7%. Together, these three countries made up 78.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's potato starch imports totaled 3.868 million US dollars, reflecting a 19.6% increase from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%. The lowest import value was in 2020 at 3.234 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 30.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4.636 million US dollars.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	(30.2%)	19.6%	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden dominated Denmark's potato starch imports in value terms. The Netherlands contributed 33.7% of import value, Germany 24.9%, and Sweden 13.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 72.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io