Denmark: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in Denmark

After nine years of growth, the Danish pulses market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. Pulses consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Pulses Production in Denmark

In value terms, pulses production contracted rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

The average yield of pulses in Denmark skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2021, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pulses yield increased by +X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of pulses in Denmark declined remarkably to X ha, with a decrease of -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the pulses harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of pulses were exported from Denmark; waning by -X% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for pulses exports from Denmark, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Norway stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulses exports from Denmark, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Denmark; with a decrease of -X% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Denmark, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Denmark were Latvia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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