Prepared or preserved nuts and seeds market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Denmark grew from 11 565 t to 15 996 t. This expansion was primarily driven by increasing consumer awareness of health and wellness, which boosted demand for nutritious snacks, alongside the rising popularity of private labels in the organic segment and consistent government support for organic and plant-based food production through various initiatives and dietary guidelines.

After reaching a peak in 2021, the market volume contracted sharply to 10 718 t in 2022. It then recovered to 11 178 t by 2024. The recovery was supported by the launch of Denmark's comprehensive Action Plan for Plant-Based Foods in 2023, which promoted sustainable protein sources and fostered collaboration among stakeholders, leading to product innovations such as protein-enriched nut bars and omega-rich seed mixes that met consumer demand for convenient and sustainable options.

Throughout the period, the market was shaped by strong policy focus, including the green transition strategies in the food sector and Denmark's 2025 EU Council presidency prioritizing seed-sector legislation. These factors reinforced a regulatory environment favorable to plant-based foods and aligned with enduring consumer preferences for organic, clean-label, and sustainably sourced nuts and seeds.

Production prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Denmark, the production value of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds reached 40 887 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a modest increase of 9.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 4.7%, with an average annual decrease of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 45 371 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 37 329 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 17.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 7 573 tonnes of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds, showing a moderate year-over-year growth of 5.5%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 7.5%, translating to an average annual increase of 2.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 7 623 tonnes. The largest decrease was in 2020, down by 5.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, up by 8.2%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Denmark rebounded in 2021, reaching 2 519 tonnes, which represents a 19.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 13.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.7%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 2 106 tonnes, and the sharpest drop occurred that same year, with a decrease of 18.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Finland were the top destinations for Denmark's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 32.0% of exports, Germany for 22.5%, and Finland for 12.9%, together making up 67.4% 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

Following a two-year decrease, exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Denmark saw an upturn in 2021, valued at 13 957 thousand US dollars, up 17.7% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 13.4%, with an average annual reduction of 4.7%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 11 859 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was also in 2020, at 20.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Finland were the leading buyers of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Denmark in value terms. Sweden represented 34.6% of exports, Germany 19.5%, and Finland 10.9%, collectively accounting for 65.1% 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 prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds continued to grow for the third consecutive year in 2021, with volume reaching 10 942 tonnes, a substantial increase of 16.3% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports surged by 47.2%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 13.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Germany, and China were the primary sources for Denmark's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in volume terms. The Netherlands contributed 41.6% of imports, Germany 20.9%, and China 7.8%, together comprising 70.3% 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

Denmark's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds increased for the third year in a row in 2021, totaling approximately 50 658 thousand US dollars, up 8.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 28.1%, with an average annual increase of 8.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden were the main markets for Denmark's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in value terms. Germany accounted for 29.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 27.2%, and Sweden for 10.0%, together making up 66.9% 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