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Health and Wellness in Denmark

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  • 63 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: Denmark
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1292787
In 2024, many consumers in Denmark prioritised low and no-sugar, low fat and salt, high fibre, and plant based claims across categories. Brands responded with fortified/functional and reformulated products, including low sugar ketchup, fibre-enriched breads, high-protein dairy, and fortified beverages.

This Health and Wellness in Denmark report tracks the developments of health-associated product types and the healthy-option positioning of competing brands across different food sectors. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, allowing you to compare health and wellness categories with each other or in the context of the total market for a sector. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be they new product developments, legislative context or lifestyle influences. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals, HW Dairy Products and Alternatives, HW Hot Drinks, HW Snacks, HW Soft Drinks, HW Staple Foods.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Health and Wellness market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Clean label, fortified and functional innovation drives demand in Danish food and drink
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Plant-based, fortified and functional innovation drives sales of food and drink in Denmark
  • Demand for transparency and sustainability supported sales of health claims in 2024
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Rising demand for low-calorie, functional, and clean label foods is expected in Denmark
COUNTRY REPORTSHW HOT DRINKS IN DENMARKKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Organic and natural claims support sales of hot drinks in Denmark
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Clean ingredients and speciality offerings influence hot drinks in Denmark in 2024
  • Organic remains a key health claim, supporting sales of hot drinks in Denmark
  • Natural and clean ingredients drive growth and premiumisation in Denmark’s hot drinks
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Premium, clean, and organic hot drinks are set to respond to health-conscious demands
  • Rising disposable income and expanded product ranges are set to support sales of organic hot drinks
  • Natural hot drinks are expected to grow as manufacturers expand ranges across different price points
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW SOFT DRINKS IN DENMARKKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising health demands support sales of no sugar and functional claims in soft drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • No sugar and fortified/functional claims support sales of soft drinks in 2024
  • No sugar variants drive growth as consumers migrate from traditional soft drinks
  • The natural positioning remains important but faces competition from functional variants
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Lower calorie and fortified/functional innovations are set to shape soft drinks in Denmark
  • No sugar claims are expected to drive innovation across soft drinks in Denmark
  • Sales of the natural claim will rise, however, it may face challenges from sugar reduction
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 16 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 18 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW SNACKS IN DENMARKKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health, indulgence, and plant based trends fuel demand for snacks in Denmark
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Snack consumption in Denmark reflects the tension between health awareness and indulgence
  • Vegetarian and organic claims support sales as consumers seek natural, healthier options
  • No added sugar remains a leading claim despite Denmark’s enduring taste for sweetness
WHAT’S NEXT
  • No fat, weight management and high protein claims are set to be key drivers of growth
  • The vegetarian claim is set to strengthen as plant based snacking gains momentum in Denmark
  • No added sugar products are expected to gain traction amid rising sugar and chocolate prices
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 20 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 21 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 22 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 23 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 24 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 25 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN DENMARKKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Probiotics, high protein, and plant-based innovations respond to health demands in Denmark
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health and wellness claims support innovation across dairy products and alternatives in Denmark
  • Rising prices and shifting perceptions challenge sales of organic dairy in Denmark
  • Rising demand for low fat dairy drives product innovation in Denmark during 2024
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Probiotics, protein, and plant-based claims are set to support health focus innovation
  • Organic milk faces challenges as price pressures shift consumer demand to other health-focused options
  • Low-fat dairy products are set to gain share, benefiting both consumers and producers
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 28 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 29 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 30 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 31 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
  • Table 32 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-20
  • Table 33 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2
  • Table 34 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN DENMARKKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health, sustainability and flavour drive trends in cooking ingredients and meals
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health and sustainability trends support organic, plant-based and low sugar claims
  • Slowing organic sales are offset by policy support and retail expansion in Denmark
  • Retail-led expansion accelerates vegetarian and vegan offerings in Danish cooking ingredients and meals
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Health and sustainability priorities are set to impact product development and sales in cooking ingredients and meals
  • Economic pressure may slow organic sales despite strong consumer trust and industry advocacy
  • Taste-first positioning may challenge the long-term appeal of the vegetarian claim
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 37 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 38 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 39 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 40 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 41 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 42 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 43 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTSHW STAPLE FOODS IN DENMARKKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Growing demand for low sugar, plant based, high fibre, and organic staple foods drives sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health awareness, sustainability, and functionality influence staple foods in Denmark
  • Organic positioning remains resilient in staple foods despite price pressure
  • Gluten free and high fibre claims support health focused innovation in staple foods
WHAT’S NEXT
  • Low sugar, salt and fat products are expected to perform well, while the flexitarian population continues to expand
  • Organic staple foods are expected to remain influential despite economic and policy challenges
  • Gluten free sales are set to be driven by health, digestibility, and clean label demand
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 46 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
  • Table 47 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
  • Table 48 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 49 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 50 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 51 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 52 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS