Uncooked pasta market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish uncooked pasta market expanded consistently from 2018 to 2024, with total volume rising from 24 918 t to 31 232 t, while market value increased from $35.5 million to $49.3 million. This growth was supported by steadily rising imports, which climbed from 25 216 t to 32 467 t over the period, offsetting a sharp decline in domestic production after its peak in 2021.

A key shift occurred in 2022 when domestic output fell by nearly 40% in volume, influenced by global wheat price volatility and supply chain disruptions that increased raw material costs for local manufacturers. Concurrently, consumer demand remained strong, driven by trends toward convenient home-cooked meals and healthier options such as whole grain and plant-based pasta variants, which spurred import growth to meet market needs.

Market volume continued its upward trajectory, reaching 31 232 t by 2024, even as local production contracted further to 703 t. The sustained rise in imports underscores the market's growing reliance on international supply to satisfy steady consumption.

Production uncooked pasta in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's uncooked pasta production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 5 223 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate year-over-year increase of 4.3%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

Denmark's uncooked pasta production has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 922 tonnes, representing a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 32.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.7%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark exported 1 642 tonnes of uncooked pasta in 2021, which represents a 6.8% decline year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 6.3%, with an annualized rate of -2.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 761 tonnes, following a 0.7% increase that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland were the leading destinations for Denmark's uncooked pasta exports by volume. Finland accounted for 25.4% of exports, Sweden for 20.5%, and Iceland for 15.7%. Together, these three countries represented 61.6% 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

In 2021, Denmark's uncooked pasta exports reached 4 193 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decline of 1.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 5.4%, with an annualized decrease of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 078 thousand US dollars, following an 8.0% drop that year. Exports then rebounded in 2020 with a 4.3% increase.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland consistently held the top positions in Denmark's uncooked pasta export structure by value. Finland accounted for 27.0% of exports, Sweden for 19.3%, and Iceland for 13.5%. Collectively, these three markets represented 59.8% 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 pasta to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark imported 1 642 tonnes of uncooked pasta in 2021, reflecting a 1.7% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 4.4%, with an annualized rate of 1.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 3.1%, while imports saw a slight decline of 0.4% in 2020.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Italy and Germany dominated Denmark's uncooked pasta imports by volume. Italy accounted for 66.7% of total imports, while Germany contributed 16.0%. Together, these two countries made up 82.7% of import flows, with other partners accounting for the remainder.

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 imported 41 110 thousand US dollars worth of uncooked pasta in 2021, which is 12.4% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 0.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and Sweden were the main sources of uncooked pasta imports to Denmark by value. Italy accounted for 55.5% of imports, Germany for 14.7%, and Sweden for 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 84.5% 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