Primary sugar crops market in Denmark, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for primary sugar crops in Denmark expanded significantly, rising from 2 108 thousand tons to 2 585 thousand tons. This growth was supported by the entry of new organic and specialty sugar producers, which responded to increasing consumer preference for sustainable and Fair-Trade products. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, changes in consumer behavior towards more home cooking boosted demand, while state-owned companies adapted their production strategies to maintain supply security.

In 2021, the market volume nearly plateaued at 2 599 thousand tons as stricter EU labeling rules and sugar reduction policies in processed foods tempered demand growth. The following year, volume fell to 2 317 thousand tons, driven by rising energy costs and supply chain issues that elevated production expenses, alongside new environmental regulations requiring operational adjustments. By 2023, the market stabilized at 2 290 thousand tons.

Production primary sugar crops in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Primary sugar crops production in Denmark has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark produced 2 573 K t of primary sugar crops, marking a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 22.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%.

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

Exports primary sugar crops from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 148-fold difference between these years. In 2021, primary sugar crops exports from Denmark were recorded at 479 t, down by 87.5% year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 851 t. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 13 678.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Spain remained the key partner countries for exports in kind, together accounting for 91.4% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Exports bottomed in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 47-fold difference. In 2021, primary sugar crops shipments from Denmark abroad amounted to 123 K $ US, down by 85.6% relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 858 K $ US. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a growth of 3 168.8%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, the country structure of exports in value terms was dominated by the Netherlands and Spain, which together accounted for 88.8% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

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

Imports primary sugar crops to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The period saw a trough in 2018 and a peak in 2020, with a 41-fold amplitude. In 2021, primary sugar crops imports into Denmark stood at 25 963 t, which is 15.5% lower compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 30 714 t. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 2 179.9%.

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

In 2018–2021, two leading markets—the Netherlands and France—together accounted for 80.0% of total imports in kind, while the remaining volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

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

Primary sugar crops shipments into Denmark from abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 5 982 K $ US, up by 5.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 1 843.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 168.9%.

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

In 2018–2021, the Netherlands (64.1% of imports in value terms), France (13.5% of imports in value terms), and Germany (10.1% of imports in value terms) were the largest suppliers of primary sugar crops to Denmark, together forming 87.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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