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$131.2M of latest reported imports and $124.2M of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Greenland import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Greenland's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$726.7M2024 reported value
Import CAGR-19.9%Three-year reported change
GDP$3.3BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$58.5KLatest reported value
Trade openness0.0%Reported share of GDP
Greenland import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$726.7M in imports
Greenland recorded $726.7M in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of -19.9%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Greenland imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $726.7M of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $131.2MLatest imports | +6.8% | 11 | 6245 | SWESlowing | $159.7M |
| 2 | HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $18.8MLatest imports | +42.2% | 2 | 9998 | USADeclining | $36.8M |
| 3 | HS 830890Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles, including parts | $8.0MLatest imports | +40.5% | 3 | 9999 | DNKStable | $15.7M |
| 4 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $11.7MLatest imports | +6.5% | 4 | 9185 | SWEAccelerating | $14.2M |
| 5 | HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | $10.6MLatest imports | +8.2% | 6 | 9963 | DNKDeclining | $13.5M |
| 6 | HS 820790Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for screw-driving or uses n.e.s. in heading no. 8207 | $8.1MLatest imports | +18.1% | 5 | 9966 | DNKDeclining | $13.3M |
| 7 | HS 030635Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not | $6.2MLatest imports | +44.7% | 1 | 10000 | DNKSlowing | $12.1M |
| 8 | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $13.9MLatest imports | +5.8% | 11 | 5481 | USADeclining | $16.4M |
| 9 | HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | $8.9MLatest imports | +7.3% | 7 | 9969 | DNKSlowing | $10.9M |
| 10 | HS 880211Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg | $6.7MLatest imports | +11.6% | 3 | 9534 | NORDeclining | $9.3M |
| 11 | HS 846729Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills | $6.3MLatest imports | +8.1% | 4 | 9903 | DNKStable | $7.9M |
| 12 | HS 220300Beer: made from malt | $6.7MLatest imports | -0.3% | 5 | 9889 | DNKDeclining | $6.7M |
| 13 | HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $6.0MLatest imports | -0.3% | 12 | 9932 | DNKDeclining | $6.0M |
| 14 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $5.3MLatest imports | +4.9% | 15 | 9337 | DNKDeclining | $6.1M |
| 15 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $2.8MLatest imports | +28.1% | 2 | 9907 | IRNGrowing | $5.5M |
| 16 | HS 240319Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion | $3.6MLatest imports | +15.0% | 2 | 9887 | DNKAccelerating | $5.4M |
| 17 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $6.3MLatest imports | +3.3% | 8 | 6363 | DNKDeclining | $7.0M |
| 18 | HS 847910Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like | $3.4MLatest imports | +17.9% | 3 | 9193 | CANDeclining | $5.5M |
| 19 | HS 030363Fish: frozen, cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | $2.7MLatest imports | +21.9% | 3 | 9748 | ISLStable | $4.9M |
| 20 | HS 870530Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles | $4.5MLatest imports | +15.6% | 2 | 6936 | AUTGrowing | $7.0M |
| 21 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $5.1MLatest imports | +2.6% | 10 | 7727 | DNKGrowing | $5.5M |
| 22 | HS 160100Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products | $4.2MLatest imports | +2.3% | 5 | 9985 | DNKDeclining | $4.5M |
| 23 | HS 940360Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use | $4.3MLatest imports | +1.8% | 8 | 9937 | DNKDeclining | $4.5M |
| 24 | HS 481920Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard | $5.7MLatest imports | +3.8% | 6 | 5116 | DNKDeclining | $6.3M |
| 25 | HS 310230Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution | $2.8MLatest imports | +13.3% | 1 | 10000 | SWEDeclining | $4.1M |
| 26 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $3.8MLatest imports | +1.4% | 3 | 9994 | DNKDeclining | $4.0M |
| 27 | HS 761010Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | $2.8MLatest imports | +11.1% | 2 | 9996 | DNKDeclining | $3.9M |
| 28 | HS 732490Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths | $3.0MLatest imports | +9.0% | 3 | 9991 | DNKDeclining | $3.9M |
| 29 | HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen | $3.8MLatest imports | -0.3% | 4 | 9998 | DNKDeclining | $3.7M |
| 30 | HS 870590Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.s. in heading no. 8705 | $4.6MLatest imports | +6.8% | 3 | 5070 | DNKAccelerating | $5.6M |
| 31 | HS 870899Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $3.7MLatest imports | +1.5% | 15 | 7906 | DNKDeclining | $3.9M |
| 32 | HS 843149Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431 | $4.9MLatest imports | +5.5% | 10 | 4417 | DNKDeclining | $5.8M |
| 33 | HS 170490Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | $3.0MLatest imports | +3.3% | 6 | 9205 | DNKDeclining | $3.3M |
| 34 | HS 721691Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.s. in heading no. 7216, cold-formed or cold-finished, from flat-rolled products | $1.8MLatest imports | +27.1% | 1 | 10000 | DNKAccelerating | $3.5M |
| 35 | HS 380894Disinfectants and similar products: not containing substances of 3808.50: in forms, packings or articles for retail sale | $1.8MLatest imports | +20.1% | 3 | 9387 | DNKGrowing | $3.1M |
| 36 | HS 880320Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereof | $2.1MLatest imports | +13.9% | 2 | 9645 | USADeclining | $3.0M |
| 37 | HS 902750Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs) | $1.5MLatest imports | +26.9% | 5 | 9493 | DNKDeclining | $3.0M |
| 38 | HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $3.1MLatest imports | -0.3% | 2 | 7761 | DNKDeclining | $3.1M |
| 39 | HS 621040Garments: men's or boys', n.e.s. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.3MLatest imports | +6.5% | 10 | 9209 | DNKDeclining | $2.8M |
| 40 | HS 850240Electric rotary converters | $1.5MLatest imports | +21.2% | 1 | 10000 | DNKAccelerating | $2.7M |
| 41 | HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $2.0MLatest imports | +20.8% | 3 | 5821 | DNKDeclining | $3.5M |
| 42 | HS 732690Iron or steel: articles n.e.s. in heading no. 7326 | $2.9MLatest imports | -0.4% | 16 | 7871 | DNKStable | $2.9M |
| 43 | HS 160249Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602 | $2.3MLatest imports | +2.5% | 1 | 10000 | DNKDeclining | $2.5M |
| 44 | HS 840999Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) | $2.6MLatest imports | -0.0% | 11 | 9075 | DNKDeclining | $2.6M |
| 45 | HS 842641Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | $1.7MLatest imports | +13.4% | 1 | 10000 | DNKDeclining | $2.5M |
| 46 | HS 200520Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen | $2.2MLatest imports | +4.2% | 5 | 9980 | DNKDeclining | $2.5M |
| 47 | HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $1.9MLatest imports | +9.7% | 5 | 9862 | DNKDeclining | $2.5M |
| 48 | HS 020130Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled | $1.4MLatest imports | +21.5% | 2 | 9999 | DNKDeclining | $2.4M |
| 49 | HS 271500Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs) | $2.4MLatest imports | +6.4% | 3 | 7018 | DNKDeclining | $2.9M |
| 50 | HS 180690Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 | $2.1MLatest imports | +6.9% | 7 | 9065 | DNKDeclining | $2.6M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $142.9M | $137.8M | +6.6% |
| AircraftHS2 88 | 4 | $41.5M | $60.7M | +18.4% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 6 | $24.9M | $27.4M | +7.4% |
| BeveragesHS2 22 | 2 | $17.3M | $20.0M | +4.0% |
| Fish and crustaceansHS2 03 | 2 | $8.9M | $16.9M | +33.3% |
| HS2 sector 83HS2 83 | 1 | $8.0M | $15.7M | +40.5% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 4 | $14.8M | $14.4M | +11.2% |
| HS2 sector 82HS2 82 | 1 | $8.1M | $13.3M | +18.1% |
| Articles of iron or steelHS2 73 | 3 | $12.3M | $11.8M | +4.0% |
| Preparations of cerealsHS2 19 | 1 | $8.9M | $10.9M | +7.3% |
| Meat and edible meat offalHS2 02 | 3 | $8.9M | $10.1M | +7.5% |
| Miscellaneous edible preparationsHS2 21 | 2 | $7.1M | $8.3M | +7.3% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 030635Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not | $6.2M | 1 | 10000 | DNK | 100.0% |
| HS 310230Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution | $2.8M | 1 | 10000 | SWE | 100.0% |
| HS 721691Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.s. in heading no. 7216, cold-formed or cold-finished, from flat-rolled products | $1.8M | 1 | 10000 | DNK | 88.9% |
| HS 850240Electric rotary converters | $1.5M | 1 | 10000 | DNK | 98.8% |
| HS 160249Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602 | $2.3M | 1 | 10000 | DNK | 100.0% |
| HS 842641Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | $1.7M | 1 | 10000 | DNK | 98.8% |
| HS 020130Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled | $1.4M | 2 | 9999 | DNK | 100.0% |
| HS 830890Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles, including parts | $8.0M | 3 | 9999 | DNK | 100.0% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
DNK
Denmark
39 screened products
$191.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsSWE
Sweden
3 screened products
$141.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
3 screened products
$51.6MCalculated opportunity across these rowsNOR
Norway
1 screened products
$9.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsIRN
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
1 screened products
$5.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCAN
Canada
1 screened products
$5.3MCalculated opportunity across these rowsISL
Iceland
1 screened products
$4.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUT
Austria
1 screened products
$4.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Greenland import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Greenland's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Greenland.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.