Compared to most industrialised countries, Denmark retains a large and important agricultural sector, two-thirds of whose produce is exported.
Danish manufacturing depends on imports of raw materials and components.
Food-processing and drinks also make a significant contribution. Since the discovery of offshore oil and gas reserves in the 1980s, production has gradually increased to the point where the country has enough to meet all its energy needs. English is widely used for all aspects of business. Local business people expect visitors to be punctual and the approach to business is often direct and straightforward.