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FAOSTAT · 1961–1995

Poppy seed production in Denmark

In 1995 Denmark produced 162 t of poppy seed. Over ten years it fell by 74%. The record was 2,850 t in 1977. Area harvested: 200 ha, yield 0.8 t/ha.

Today’s prices
Production, 1995
162 t
World rank
—
10-year change
−74%
Record
2,850 t
1977

Poppy seed in Denmark, 1961–1995 (tonnes)

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By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
1995162−12%2000.81
1994184+107%2200.84
199389+242%1000.89
199226−54%300.87
199156−67%650.86
1990168−44%2000.84
1989301−14%3500.86
1988350−9.1%4000.88
1987385−41%5000.77
1986650+4.8%7500.87
1985620−66%7500.83
19841,800−1.5%2,0000.90
19831,827−0.9%2,6160.70
19821,843+855%1,9360.95
1981193+89%2570.75
1980102−48%1500.68
1979195−62%1571.24
1978515−82%7460.69
19772,850+93%2,7911.02
19761,478+64%2,4040.61
1975902−14%1,2090.75
19741,052+0.6%8181.29
19731,046−52%1,6040.65
19722,165−16%2,7130.80
19712,584+99%2,5511.01
19701,300+225%1,7180.76
1969400+1,233%6710.60
196830−40%440.68
196750−50%700.71
19661000.0%1430.70
1965100+9,900%1380.72
19641−50%50.20
19632−94%50.40
196236−86%361.00
1961251—2411.04

Trade, 2024

Exports
56 t USD 249,000
Exporter rank
26 of 39
Imports
5 t USD 40,000
Importer rank
63 of 85

FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers

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Agricultural production in Denmark

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.