Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Denmark saw its volume fluctuate between 2018 and 2022, declining from 23 254 t to 15 916 t. In value terms, the market decreased from $107.6 million to $101.2 million over the same period, though it reached a peak of $117.4 million in 2020.

Market value recovered in 2023 and 2024, rising to $108.8 million. This growth was primarily driven by consumer demand for convenient processed meat products and higher GDP per capita. During this period, Danish Crown expanded its Benelux platform through acquisition, and Hormel Foods launched new smoked bacon products. In 2024, the bacon and ham segment specifically surged by 35% in value to $151 million, indicating a strong rebound in that category.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 198.7 million US dollars, marking a 25.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 19.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 156.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.8% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark ranked 12th globally in terms of production volume for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork.

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2018-2021

Denmark's production volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output totaled 59,418 tonnes, representing a 30.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 7.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 45,598 tonnes, with the largest drop of 11.4% occurring in 2019.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased following a two-year decrease. In 2021, exports amounted to 59,023 tonnes, up by 40.9% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 41,899 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork were heavily reliant on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 91.4% of total export volume.

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

Denmark's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, exports reached 199.2 million US dollars, up by 36.1% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value rose by 23.9%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 146.4 million US dollars, with the largest drop of 5.0% also occurring that year.

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

During 2018-2021, the United Kingdom dominated Denmark's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms, capturing 83.6% of total flows, while other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork totaled 18,879 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 5.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports declined by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18,723 tonnes, with the largest decline of 7.3% also in 2019, while the largest increase of 6.2% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland were the leading sources for Denmark's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in volume terms. Germany accounted for 54.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.5%, and Poland for 11.6%, together representing 83.7% 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, M $ US

Denmark's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 110.5 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate uptick of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 102.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 0.3%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland formed the key group of partners for Denmark's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms. Germany contributed 49.6% of import value, the Netherlands 19.2%, and Poland 10.1%, collectively accounting for 78.8% 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