Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Denmark grew from 29 901 t to 35 303 t, peaking in 2020. After that, volumes declined to 22 546 t by 2023 before recovering to 27 474 t in 2024. In value terms, the market expanded from 40 563 тыс. долл. США in 2018 to 52 088 тыс. долл. США in 2024, indicating a trend towards higher-value products.

Starting in 2021, the market was influenced by a shift towards natural preservatives. The entry of companies like Kemin Industries and Galactic S.A. with innovative vinegar-based products, along with Conagen's launch of p-Coumaric Acid, introduced new clean-label options. Regulatory pressure from the European Food Safety Authority tightened controls on artificial preservatives, pushing manufacturers to adopt natural alternatives such as vinegar, rosemary extract, and tocopherols. This was reinforced by growing consumer demand for vegan, plant-based, and clean-label foods.

Technological advances further shaped the market. In 2023, the introduction of PlantGuard, a plant-based preservative, helped meet demand for safer products. The following year, high isostatic pressure technology improved preservation methods, while Solvay's natural vanillin flavors offered cost-effective alternatives. These developments supported market value growth even as volumes fluctuated.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 20 203 K $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 622 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 1.8%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 2.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of growth, Denmark's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined in volume. In 2021, 14 798 t were produced, marking a 16.5% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 4.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The peak was in 2020 at 17 730 t, which also saw the largest increase of 9.9%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 2 753 t, up 17.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 12.5%, with an annualized rate of 4.0%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 2 305 t, which experienced the largest decline of 5.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Denmark's exports in volume were Germany, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands, collectively accounting for 66.2% of total 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

Denmark's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 6 840 K $ US, a 26.4% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 28.9%, with an annualized rate of 8.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 4 945 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 6.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (24.5% of exports in value), the United States (22.1%), and the Faroe Islands (14.6%) were the key partners, together making up 61.2% of total 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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 20 355 t, up 2.2% from 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports rose by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.

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

In 2018–2021, the three principal sources for Denmark's imports in volume were Germany, Sweden, and Turkey, together accounting for 71.1% of total imports.

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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value reached 32 484 K $ US, reflecting a strong 16.2% rise from the prior year. Over 2018-2021, imports grew by 25.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 24 102 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (30.6% of imports in value), Sweden (17.7%), and Belgium (9.9%) were the leading sources, with a combined share of 58.2% of total flows.

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

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