Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Denmark experienced fluctuations from 2018 to 2020. After a decline to 70 586 t in 2019, the market volume recovered to 73 936 t in 2020.

A notable expansion occurred in 2021, with the market reaching 76 848 t, coinciding with the revision of Denmark's official dietary guidelines that for the first time included advice on eating with a lower climate footprint, encouraging demand for more sustainable products. Despite growing consumer preferences for healthier, plant-based options and ongoing developments in climate labeling, the market volume contracted to 70 789 t in 2022. By 2023, while the physical volume edged down slightly, the market value rose to 229.6 million $ US, indicating a shift towards higher-value items within the category.

In 2024, the market volume grew to 71 350 t, sustained by a continued focus on sustainability and lower climate impact supported by policy tools like the developing climate label for foods. Planned changes to EU food import regulations are set to influence market conditions moving forward.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 146.4 million US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 5.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 16%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 125.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 0.5%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2020, reaching 10.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings production in Denmark has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark produced 57,064 tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year rise of 1.1%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 10.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's export volume of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings reached 15,274 tonnes, up by 5.8% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 14,433 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway were the main buyers of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings from Denmark in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 31.6% of exports, Sweden for 21.1%, and Norway for 6.4%, together making up 59.0% of total exports.

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 sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 54.0 million US dollars, representing a solid increase of 12.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 19%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms were distributed across a broad range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 19.9% of exports, Sweden for 19.4%, and Norway for 10.5%, collectively representing 49.8% of total export value.

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, mixed condiments and seasonings to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have rebounded. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 35,059 tonnes, up by 9.8% compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 4.8%, with an annualized decline of 1.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 31,923 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 at 12.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands were the primary sources for Denmark's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in volume terms. Sweden contributed 23.7% of imports, Germany 21.5%, and the Netherlands 10.9%, together accounting for 56.2% of total import volume.

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 sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 124.6 million US dollars, showing a 16.1% uptick compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 106.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main destinations for Denmark's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms. Sweden accounted for 24.4% of imports, Germany for 18.4%, and the Netherlands for 10.2%, jointly making up 53.1% of total import value.

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

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