Wheat groats and meal market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wheat groats and meal in Denmark expanded substantially over the 2018-2024 period, with volume rising from 14 633 t to 19 250 t. Growth was not uniform, as the market saw a strong increase in 2019, a slight stabilization in 2020, followed by a surge of over 15% in 2021 and further gains in 2022. After a minor contraction in 2023, volume recovered in 2024 to set a new high.

This expansion was primarily supported by rising imports, which climbed from 9 489 t to 12 214 t over the same period. Domestic production also increased overall, peaking at 9 821 t in 2023 before dipping to 8 165 t in 2024, while exports declined sharply until 2023, thereby contributing more supply to the domestic market. The net import dependency thus played a key role in meeting growing consumption.

In value terms, the market grew even more sharply, from $7.8 million to $14.5 million, indicating that price increases or a shift toward higher-value products accompanied the volume growth. The value growth outpaced volume growth, reflecting broader market trends beyond mere quantity changes.

Production wheat groats and meal in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's wheat groats and meal production was valued at 5 267 thousand US dollars, marking a 32.5% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 45.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 4.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 9 025 tonnes of wheat groats and meal, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of 15.7%. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The most significant drop was recorded in 2020, with a decline of 3.1%.

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

Exports wheat groats and meal from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Denmark's exports of wheat groats and meal rebounded in 2021. The country exported 723 tonnes, showing a robust increase of 17.5% compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 64.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 29.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 615 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 53.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Belgium were the top buyers of wheat groats and meal from Denmark. Sweden accounted for 50.2% of exports in kind, Germany for 24.6%, and Belgium for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented 81.1% of Denmark's total exports in kind during this period.

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

Following a two-year decline, Denmark's wheat groats and meal exports increased in 2021. The export value reached 737 thousand US dollars, which is 44.8% higher than in 2020. Despite this recent uptick, exports decreased by 49.6% over the period from 2018 to 2021, with a compound annual decline of 20.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 509 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 46.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Belgium were the principal destinations for Denmark's wheat groats and meal exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 52.2% of export value, Germany for 21.1%, and Belgium for 5.4%. Collectively, these three markets made up 78.8% of Denmark's total export flows in 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 groats and meal to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of wheat groats and meal increased in 2021. The country imported approximately 9 402 tonnes, corresponding to a gain of 15.5% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 140 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and France were the main sources for Denmark's wheat groats and meal imports in kind. Germany accounted for 39.4% of imports, Italy for 35.3%, and France for 19.0%. Together, these three countries represented 93.7% of Denmark's total import flows in kind.

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

Following a two-year contraction, Denmark's wheat groats and meal imports increased in 2021. Imports totalled 6 205 thousand US dollars, indicating a 31.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 713 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, Germany, and France were the leading sources for Denmark's wheat groats and meal imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 38.6% of import value, Germany for 36.8%, and France for 16.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 92.2% of Denmark's total import flows in value.

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

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