Tomato market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for fresh or chilled tomatoes saw a gradual contraction in physical volume from 48 880 t in 2018 to 41 062 t in 2023, while its value exhibited more volatility, reaching a peak of 119,0 млн долл. in 2021. Early consumer emphasis on climate-friendly choices, which promoted imported Spanish tomatoes as a lower-carbon alternative, helped sustain import levels even as total market volume began to decline.

Domestic production remained steady near 11 800 t until 2020 before falling to 10 070 t by 2023. Industry attention in 2022 turned to optimizing cultivation practices—including organic fertilization and managing the risk of tomato brown rugose fruit virus—and to the higher CO₂ emissions associated with Danish greenhouse tomatoes compared to Southern European imports. These factors likely reinforced consumer shifts and contributed to the reduction in both domestic output and overall market volume in the latter part of the period.

Production tomato in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of tomato, 2018-2021

World map of production of tomato, 2018-2021

In 2021, Denmark produced 11 390 tonnes of tomatoes, marking a 3.1% decrease compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 3.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.1%. The most stable year was 2019, with production remaining essentially unchanged.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's tomato production value has now grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, the output was valued at 31 112 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.4% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value rose by 14.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.6%.

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

Exports tomato from Denmark

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The market showed considerable volatility during this period. Denmark exported 2 009 tonnes of tomatoes in 2021, a significant 16.9% increase from 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 796 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.1%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most substantial growth with a 115.8% surge. Overall, export levels varied by 2.5 times between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Faroe Islands were the primary destinations for Denmark's tomato exports by volume. Sweden accounted for 51.6% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 15.0%, and the Faroe Islands at 10.9%. Together, these three markets represented 77.5% 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, K $ US

Denmark's tomato export value has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 5 486 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic year-on-year gain of 27.3%. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 189.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 42.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the Faroe Islands were the leading markets for Denmark's tomato exports by value. Sweden held a 50.3% share, the Netherlands accounted for 14.3%, and the Faroe Islands made up 14.0%. Collectively, these three destinations captured 78.6% 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 tomato to Denmark

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Following a two-year decline, Denmark's tomato imports rebounded. In 2021, imports stood at 39 045 tonnes, reflecting a measured year-on-year rise of 8.4%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 36 013 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 3.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands and Spain consistently dominated Denmark's tomato imports by volume, together accounting for 80.7% of total imports. This indicates a highly concentrated market with a long tail of smaller suppliers.

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

Denmark's tomato import value has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 93 423 thousand US dollars, up by 18.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 75 454 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 0.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands and Spain remained the key sources for Denmark's tomato imports by value, jointly accounting for 80.2% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remainder.

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

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