Uncooked egg pasta market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for uncooked egg pasta in Denmark started the period at 7 675 t in 2018, operating in an environment of moderate competition with no major new entrants or facility changes. By 2019, the market volume grew by 4.9% to 8 052 t, though no specific drivers for this increase were highlighted in the available sources.

From 2020 onward, the market entered a prolonged contraction phase, shrinking consistently through 2023. Over these four years, total market volume fell by 49.9%, dropping from 8 052 t in 2019 to 4 035 t in 2023. The sharpest annual decline occurred in 2021, when the market decreased by 22.6%, followed by further reductions of 11.1% in 2022 and 16.6% in 2023.

A turnaround came in 2024, with market volume rebounding by 18.1% to 4 767 t. This recovery aligned with a broader rise in demand for uncooked pasta across the European Union and shifting consumer priorities toward health, sustainability, and convenience. For egg-based pasta specifically, however, volume and price trends were reported as relatively flat during the year.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of uncooked egg pasta increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 5 174 K $ US, marking a 3.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 23.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Uncooked egg pasta production in Denmark rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, Denmark produced 1 906 t of uncooked egg pasta, representing a 1.8% increase over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 31%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 9.4%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of uncooked egg pasta declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 411 t, reflecting a substantial 18.1% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 38.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 15.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands remained the primary buyers of uncooked egg pasta from Denmark. Finland accounted for 52.2% of exports in kind, Sweden for 18.4%, and the Netherlands for 14.1%. Together, these three countries represented 84.6% of total exports in kind.

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 cross-border shipments of uncooked egg pasta decreased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 078 K $ US, which is 12.2% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 45.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden formed the main group of destinations for Denmark's uncooked egg pasta exports in value terms. Finland held a 45.7% share, the Netherlands 18.0%, and Sweden 17.1%. Collectively, they accounted for 80.8% 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 uncooked egg pasta to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of uncooked egg pasta fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 3 950 t, down by 30.3% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 42.7%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 16.9%.

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

Throughout the period from 2018 to 2021, Italy dominated Denmark's imports of uncooked egg pasta in kind, accounting for 82.0% of total flows. Other countries contributed relatively small shares.

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 imports of uncooked egg pasta declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 9 735 K $ US, marking a 12.7% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 22.1%, with an annualized decline of 8.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 13 030 K $ US, following a 4.3% increase that year. In 2020, imports saw the largest decline of 14.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy and Sweden were the dominant sources for Denmark's uncooked egg pasta imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 92.8% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares.

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

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