Wheat and meslin flour market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish wheat and meslin flour market showed moderate fluctuations in physical volume from 2018 to 2024, starting at 262 thousand tonnes and ending at 260 thousand tonnes, while its value rose from $117.5 million to $148.2 million after peaking at $168.8 million in 2023. This trajectory was primarily shaped by evolving consumer habits and external price pressures.

A clear shift in Danish consumer preference toward whole grain and organic flours from 2021 onward bolstered domestic demand for premium products, supported by millers like Valsemøllen focusing on Danish-grown grain and organic lines. Global commodity inflation and supply chain disruptions in 2022 then drove prices sharply higher, explaining the surge in market value that year despite a slight contraction in volume. By 2024, a correction in global prices and the normalization of supply chains led to a 12.2% drop in market value even as physical volume recovered slightly.

Export activity reached its highest point in 2021, with Germany as the key destination, highlighting Denmark's role as a regional flour supplier. The subsequent decline in exports over the following years coincided with adjustments in production. The persistent consumer trend toward healthier flour alternatives provided a stable foundation for demand in specialty segments throughout the period.

Production wheat and meslin flour in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's wheat and meslin flour production has rebounded. In 2021, the output was valued at 102.2 million US dollars, representing a significant 16.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 87.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 2.3% during this timeframe.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Denmark's wheat and meslin flour production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 215.5 thousand tonnes, showing a steady rise of 8.4% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 194.3 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 6.9%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Wheat and meslin flour exports from Denmark have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, shipments reached 14 940 tonnes, reflecting a sharp increase of 68.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 186.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 42.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Greenland, and Sweden were the primary markets for Denmark's wheat and meslin flour exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 44.1% of exports, Greenland for 15.9%, and Sweden for 15.3%. Together, these three countries represented 75.3% 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

Wheat and meslin flour exports from Denmark have continued to rise for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 8 773 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial advance of 53.4% over the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 129.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 32.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Greenland, and Sweden remained the top buyers of Danish wheat and meslin flour in value terms. Germany held 27.8% of export value, Greenland 24.1%, and Sweden 17.3%. Collectively, these markets accounted for 69.2% 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 wheat and meslin flour to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of wheat and meslin flour totaled 56 080 tonnes, up by 11.9% from the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 5%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 50 117 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 63 546 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 21.1%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Sweden were the key sources for Denmark's wheat and meslin flour imports in volume terms. Germany supplied 59.6% of imports, Italy 12.8%, and Sweden 11.8%. Together, these three countries made up 84.2% of total import 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, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's imports of wheat and meslin flour amounted to 32 953 thousand US dollars, showing a steep year-on-year rise of 30.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 25 193 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 16.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and France remained the main markets for Denmark's wheat and meslin flour imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 49.2% of import value, Italy for 16.5%, and France for 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 78.3% 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