Triticale market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

Triticale production in Denmark began the period at 37 160 t in 2018, constrained by a severe drought that reduced cereal harvests by 40%. Output rebounded sharply to 51 100 t in 2019 as agricultural productivity efforts, including yield improvements for feed crops, took effect. The subsequent decline to 41 410 t in 2020 coincided with the introduction of the National Climate Law and the Green Tripartite Agreement, which imposed new CO2 taxes and stricter nitrogen regulations on the agricultural sector.

Production recovered to 49 020 t in 2021, supported by a growing focus on organic systems and innovative plant breeding aimed at sustainable yield increases. However, output fell to 33 410 t in 2022 following the implementation of new EU-derived fertiliser registration rules in Denmark, which altered market access for agricultural inputs. The downward trend continued in 2023, with production reaching 27 380 t, reflecting a broader, long-term reduction in the area cultivated for grain, which shrunk by 13% from 2018 to 2025.

The latter part of the period saw policy developments shaping the operating environment, including the landmark agreement on a world-first tax on agricultural emissions from 2035 and proposed new regulations for food contact materials. Concurrently, initiatives to promote whole grain consumption and a shift towards plant-based diets gained traction, while triticale imports rose significantly to 25 246 t in 2024.

Production triticale in Denmark

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, Denmark ranked as the 24th largest producer of triticale between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of triticale, 2018-2021

World map of production of triticale, 2018-2021

In 2021, Denmark produced 49 020 tonnes of triticale, marking a robust year-on-year increase of 18.4%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 31.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 51 100 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 37.5%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant decline of 19.0%.

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

Exports triticale from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

The export data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 225 tonnes, with the largest decline of 45.2% that year. They then peaked in 2021 at 1 219 tonnes, representing a 273.6% gain compared to the previous year. The difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2019 was 5.4 times.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands and Germany were the two leading markets for Denmark's triticale exports in kind, together accounting for 81.6% of the total. The remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

The export market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 131 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.1% that year. They then reached a high in 2021 at 338 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp uptick of 111.0% from 2020. The variation between the high in 2021 and the low in 2019 was a factor of 2.6.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland were the main markets for Denmark's triticale exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 48.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 26.4%, and Poland for 11.7%. Together, these three countries represented 86.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports triticale to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

The import market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2021 at 5 511 tonnes, showing a decline of 50.0% compared to 2020. The swing between these years was 3.9 times. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 55.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 15.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's imports of triticale in kind were strongly concentrated on Poland and Lithuania, which together accounted for 82.0% of total flows. Other partners formed the residual portion.

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

The import market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their highest point in 2018 and dropped to a low in 2021 at 1 048 thousand US dollars, marking an abrupt decline of 45.8% compared to 2020. The difference between these years was a multiple of 4.4. The largest decline was in 2019 at 64.3%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 17.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and Lithuania dominated Denmark's triticale imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 59.1% of total flows, and Lithuania for 23.3%, together forming 82.4% of imports. Other partners accounted for the remaining volume.

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

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