Sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard in Denmark saw steady volume growth from 2018 to 2021, rising from 97 846 t to 107 344 t. This expansion was supported by shifting consumer preferences towards home cooking and convenience, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for ready-to-use condiments. At the same time, health and wellness trends encouraged the adoption of products with natural ingredients and reduced sugar, while the rise of vegan and plant-based options began to influence product development.

After peaking in 2021, market volume contracted to 95 350 t in 2022, largely due to supply chain disruptions and volatility in raw material prices for items like tomatoes, mustard seeds, and spices. However, the market recovered to 100 397 t by 2024 as manufacturers introduced innovative sauces with bold flavors and catered to the growing demand for premium, healthy, and vegan condiments. These product innovations, along with continued consumer focus on quality and convenience, helped drive value growth even when volumes faced headwinds.

Production sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 166.6 million US dollars, marking a 6.6% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 144.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 0.9%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with an 8.1% rise.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 67,401 tonnes, reflecting a 2.4% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%.

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

Exports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's export volume of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard reached 19,822 tonnes, up by 7.7% from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 3.1%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18,411 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 6.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Finland were the key destinations for Denmark's exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 29.5% of exports, Sweden for 20.1%, and Finland for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 57.2% of total export 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, M $ US

Denmark's export value of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 65.6 million US dollars, showing a substantial rise of 14.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 17.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's export value was distributed across various countries without a clear dominant partner. Germany accounted for 18.8% of exports in value terms, Sweden for 18.2%, and Norway for 9.2%. Together, these three countries made up 46.2% of total flows, indicating a scattered market structure.

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

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

Imports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's import volume of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 59,765 tonnes, amounting to a 9.8% advance over the past year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 53,569 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 4.1%.

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

During 2018–2021, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Denmark's imports in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 23.5% of imports, Germany for 22.0%, and the Netherlands for 13.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 58.5% 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 import value of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value stood at 176.0 million US dollars, constituting a 15.9% uptick year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 19.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 146.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 0.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands accounted for the largest share of Denmark's imports in value terms. Sweden represented 22.8% of imports, Germany 21.2%, and the Netherlands 13.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 57.4% 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