Denmark boosts pork exports to countries outside the EU

In the first three quarters of 2021, Denmark experienced a notable shift in its pork export dynamics. While overall pork exports to both the EU and non-EU countries saw slight growth, the sector witnessed significant fluctuations in specific markets. Non-EU countries, led by China, saw an increase in imports, though a recent decline has curtailed the growth from the previous year. Meanwhile, the US, Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines emerged as rising markets, showing increases of up to 160% in pork imports from Denmark. Conversely, exports to Germany, the largest EU market, have declined for the third year in a row, with a decrease in pig and piglet exports. Poland remains a strong market, and despite a slight increase, Germany's decline has impacted the overall export dynamics. Italy also surged as a significant market, driven by an increase in pig offal exports. This shift highlights a mixed but overall positive trend in Denmark's pork export market, with both challenges and opportunities for the industry.