How much fishmeal does Denmark produce and export?
Denmark is the nullth largest producer of fishmeal: 210,452 tonnes in 2024, 3.7% of the world's 5.7 million tonnes (FAO FishStat). It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $476.7 million in 2024, 5.1% of world exports of fish and meat meal (HS 2301) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Norway, which takes 43% of its fishmeal exports by value.
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Denmark's fishmeal production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210,452 tonnes | 3.7% | +0.1% a year | 2024 |
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture statistics (FishStat), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 3.7% |
Denmark's fishmeal exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $476.7 million | 5.1% | 301,209 t | $1,582 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2301 (Flours, meals and pellets of meat or fish, unfit for human consumption).
Where Denmark's fishmeal goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Denmark's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $206M | 43% |
| China | $32M | 6.7% |
| Greece | $25M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $24M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $19M | 3.9% |
The fishmeal price Denmark sells into
The benchmark price, Any origin, 64-65% protein, CIF Hamburg, was $2,916/t in September 2026, up 65% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 13% a year, calmer in 32% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Fishmeal price history.
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