Denmark: Decrease in pork exports to third countries, increase in sales to the EU

Main recipient China Despite significantly lower sales, China remained the most important recipient of pork from Denmark last year. According to data from the umbrella organization of the Danish agri-food industry (L&F), exports to China decreased by 152,210 tonnes, or 29.2 percent, compared to 2021. up to 368,390 tons. Revenues from this export fell by 22.4 percent. up to EUR 857 million. Deliveries to third countries fell by 14.5%. Pork shipments to other third countries such as Japan and the Philippines increased, South Korea and Ukraine bought less. Exports to the UK amounted to 152,560 tonnes and were at the previous year's level. Overall, sales of Danish pork outside the EU fell by 14.5%. up to 865,900 tons. Increase in sales on the EU internal market Danish exporters had to find new recipients for their goods, and at least some of them were found in the European Union. Sales of pork on the EU market increased by 6.4 percent. to 624,930 tonnes in 2022 compared to 2021. ...