Denmark: Beer Market Overview 2021

Beer Market Size in Denmark

The Danish beer market reduced slightly to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Production in Denmark

In value terms, beer production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Beer production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) were exported from Denmark; waning by -X% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports contracted to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes) was the main destination for beer exports from Denmark, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Sweden (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Sweden (-X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest markets for beer exported from Denmark worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Burkina Faso, Canada, South Korea, France, Guinea, Norway and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average beer export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Beer Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2020, overseas purchases of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2019, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, beer imports fell markedly to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of beer imports to Denmark, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest beer suppliers to Denmark were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, France and Italy, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average beer import price amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in the world?

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China (77M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of beer consumption, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, beer consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (28M tonnes), threefold. Brazil (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in the world?

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China (76M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of beer production, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, beer production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (24M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (17M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) to Denmark?

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In value terms, Belgium ($13M), Germany ($8.7M) and Sweden ($6.6M) appeared to be the largest beer suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, France and Italy, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the leading importers of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) from Denmark?

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In value terms, the largest markets for beer exported from Denmark were Germany ($90M), Italy ($60M) and Sweden ($13M), together accounting for 64% of total exports. These countries were followed by Burkina Faso, Canada, South Korea, France, Guinea, Norway and the UK, which together accounted for a further 21%.

What is the average export price for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in Denmark?

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The average beer export price stood at $865 per tonne in 2020, declining by -4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) in Denmark?

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In 2020, the average beer import price amounted to $973 per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year.