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Poultry meat and offal market in Denmark

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish poultry meat and offal market grew steadily from 290 000 t in 2018 to a peak of 324 000 t in 2021. Growth moderated by 2021 as consumer trends toward plant-based eating and a rise in flexitarianism, with around 10-12% of Danes identifying as such, began to temper the expansion of demand.

A sharp downturn began in 2022, with market volume collapsing to 170 000 t and then falling further to 135 000 t by 2024. This contraction was driven by inflationary pressures that raised food prices and reduced purchasing power, combined with a sustained consumer shift toward healthier and more sustainable plant-based alternatives, which significantly reduced overall consumption.

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, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2022-2024
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, 2022-2024, 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production poultry meat and offal in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Poultry meat and offal production in Denmark saw a decline after two years of growth. In 2021, production reached 326 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production increased by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 333 thousand tonnes, while the most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	5.0%	(2.0%)	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports poultry meat and offal from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of poultry meat and offal declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 66 791 tonnes, which represents a 16.0% drop from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 15%, translating to an average annual decrease of 5.3%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 83 843 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(5.2%)	(16.0%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of poultry meat and offal were not heavily concentrated on just a few key markets. The top three destinations—South Africa (17.0% of exports), the Netherlands (15.4%), and Sweden (15.3%)—collectively accounted for 47.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of poultry meat and offal exports from Denmark fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 124.9 million US dollars, reflecting an 8.5% decline compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 20.8%, which corresponds to an average annual reduction of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.0%)	(5.9%)	(8.5%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden (25.0% of export value), the Netherlands (14.5%), and South Africa (11.2%) formed the primary group of destinations for Denmark's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports poultry meat and offal to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of poultry meat and offal decreased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 64 446 tonnes, down 7.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports declined by 12.2%, with an average annual decrease of 4.2%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 76 827 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 9.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	(9.7%)	(7.1%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden (29.4% of imports), Germany (22.4%), and the Netherlands (18.6%) were the main sources of poultry meat and offal imports to Denmark. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.5% 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of poultry meat and offal in value terms increased in 2021. Imports reached 208.1 million US dollars, showing a moderate year-on-year rise of 9.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 190.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	(7.0%)	9.5%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands (24.9% of import value), Germany (24.0%), and Sweden (13.1%) consistently remained the top destinations for Denmark's poultry meat and offal imports in value terms. Collectively, they accounted for 62.0% 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