Rapeseed oilcake market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The rapeseed oilcake market in Denmark opened the period at 496.2 thousand tonnes in 2018, supported by growing interest in low-erucic acid varieties for animal feed. After a dip to 465.9 thousand tonnes in 2019, volume recovered to 508.2 thousand tonnes in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, affecting import flows and distribution.

A strong expansion phase followed from 2021 to 2023, with the market reaching 812.8 thousand tonnes. This growth was fueled by shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable and locally produced feed ingredients, alongside EU policies aimed at reducing reliance on soy imports and promoting circular economy principles in agriculture. Denmark emerged as one of the fastest-growing importers of rapeseed oilcake globally during this period.

In 2024, the market volume contracted to 721.1 thousand tonnes, pressured by global energy price spikes and ongoing supply chain disruptions that raised costs and constrained availability. Concurrently, the development of protein-enriched rapeseed oilcake for human nutrition began to open potential new segments within the market.

Production rapeseed oilcake in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's rapeseed oilcake production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 90 708 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 18.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 23.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 67 783 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 7.6% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark ranked 17th globally in rapeseed oilcake production.

Top producers of rapeseed oilcake, 2018-2021

World map of production of rapeseed oilcake, 2018-2021

Denmark's rapeseed oilcake production volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 306.6 thousand tonnes, showing a 1.7% gain over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Exports rapeseed oilcake from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

Rapeseed oilcake exports from Denmark have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, shipments abroad reached 41.6 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 31.3% year-on-year rise. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 77.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden and Norway together accounted for 81.0% of Denmark's total rapeseed oilcake exports by volume, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

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, M $ US

Rapeseed oilcake exports from Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value was recorded at 15.5 million US dollars, representing a strong 64.7% year-on-year increase. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 85.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 7.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.1% occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Sweden and Norway concentrated 80.8% of Denmark's total rapeseed oilcake export value, while the remaining share was spread across other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports rapeseed oilcake to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

Denmark's rapeseed oilcake imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 381.0 thousand tonnes, up by 59.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 46.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 223.2 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 14.2% occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and Germany were the dominant sources for Denmark's rapeseed oilcake imports by volume, jointly accounting for 83.1% of total flows, with the rest coming from other markets.

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, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 59.0 million US dollars, with the highest in 2021, showing a two-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Denmark's rapeseed oilcake import value totaled 118.1 million US dollars, up by 82.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline of 16.5% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Lithuania formed the main group of sources for Denmark's rapeseed oilcake imports by value, with shares of 48.8%, 30.6%, and 4.7% respectively, combining for 84.0% 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