Vegetable or animal colouring matter market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Danish market for vegetable or animal colouring matter contracted significantly, with market volume falling from 4 498 t to 2 942 t. Domestic production also declined over this period, from 6 598 t in 2018 to 5 365 t in 2020. This downturn coincided with a global context where production in China, a major supplier, rose by 10% in 2018, reflecting broader industry investment and demand.

After 2020, while production data is not available, trade flows showed notable shifts. Exports surged to 7 196 t in 2021 before moderating, and imports generally trended downward from 3 018 t in 2020 to 1 569 t by 2025. The market adjustment in the earlier years was followed by volatile external trade, with export volumes remaining elevated compared to pre-2021 levels.

Production vegetable or animal colouring matter in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of vegetable or animal coloring matter has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 138.9 million US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 34.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 17.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 101.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 13.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of vegetable or animal coloring matter has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 5,365 tonnes were produced, representing a decrease of 7.7% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 18.7%, with an average annual decline of 6.7%.

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

Exports vegetable or animal colouring matter from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's exports of vegetable or animal coloring matter have increased. In 2021, exports totaled 7,196 tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 32.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 27.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5,441 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 1.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of vegetable or animal coloring matter in kind were distributed across many countries. The Netherlands accounted for 9.5% of exports, Poland for 9.3%, and France for 6.9%, together making up just 25.7% of total 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, M $ US

Denmark's exports of vegetable or animal coloring matter have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 114.5 million US dollars, reflecting a slight improvement of 1.3% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 3.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 106.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 3.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 6.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany accounted for 7.6% of Denmark's exports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 6.5%, and Australia for 6.2%. Even combined, these three countries represented just 20.2% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports vegetable or animal colouring matter to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of reduction, Denmark's imports of vegetable or animal coloring matter have increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 3,071 tonnes, up by 1.8% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 13.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3,018 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Italy, and China formed the main cluster of markets for Denmark's imports in kind. France accounted for 34.7% of imports, Italy for 24.7%, and China for 7.9%, together representing 67.3% of total flows.

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

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of vegetable or animal coloring matter have increased. In 2021, imports reached approximately 55.7 million US dollars, showing a robust increase of 13.3% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 10.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 49.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 14.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Peru, Italy, and the United States were the main destinations for Denmark's imports of vegetable or animal coloring matter in value terms. Peru accounted for 27.0% of imports, Italy for 14.3%, and the United States for 12.8%, together absorbing 54.0% of total imports.

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

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