Prepared pasta and couscous market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared pasta and couscous in Denmark increased from 13 920 tons in 2018 to a peak of 20 039 tons in 2020, before declining to 13 175 tons by 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, rising from 40 217 thousand USD in 2018 to 58 330 thousand USD in 2020, then falling to 39 360 thousand USD in 2023, before recovering to 45 978 thousand USD in 2024.

This period was marked by a substantial expansion in domestic production, which grew more than fivefold from 3 186 tons in 2018 to 16 788 tons in 2024. Concurrently, exports surged from 3 383 tons to 24 374 tons over the same period. Imports remained high, fluctuating between 14 117 tons and 22 405 tons, but the combination of rising production and exports led to a net reduction in the volume available for the domestic market.

Production prepared pasta and couscous in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of prepared pasta and couscous has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 10 125 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 40.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 21.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 635 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of prepared pasta and couscous has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 6 011 tonnes, showing a sharp year-on-year rise of 64.3%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 88.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 23.6%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 3 112 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

Exports prepared pasta and couscous from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of prepared pasta and couscous have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 7 051 tonnes, reflecting a substantial increase of 73.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 108.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 27.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Belgium were the primary buyers of prepared pasta and couscous from Denmark, accounting for 21.4%, 19.9%, and 16.3% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 57.6% of total exports in kind.

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 exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports in value terms varied 1.8 times, with the lowest point in 2020 and the highest in 2021. In 2021, exports totaled 20 686 thousand US dollars, showing a steep year-on-year advance of 79.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 11 552 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Finland were the key destinations for Denmark's exports in value terms, representing 31.0%, 12.6%, and 8.8% of total exports, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 52.4% 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 prepared pasta and couscous to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Denmark's imports of prepared pasta and couscous declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 18 264 tonnes, representing a 10.6% reduction compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 29.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 20 435 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 24.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Sweden consistently remained the main sources for Denmark's imports in kind, accounting for 28.2%, 23.1%, and 10.6% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 62.0% 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

Following a two-year rise, Denmark's imports of prepared pasta and couscous in value terms declined. In 2021, imports were recorded at 62 026 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 42.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.5%. The peak value was in 2020 at 62 685 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 24.4%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Sweden accounted for the largest share of Denmark's imports in value terms, representing 25.3%, 18.1%, and 16.9% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 60.4% 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