Aluminium bars, rods and profiles market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Danish market for aluminium bars, rods and profiles expanded from 22 649 t to 28 570 t. This growth occurred despite a drop in domestic production, which fell from 25 463 t in 2018 to 23 953 t in 2020, as both imports and exports declined over the same period. Imports reduced from 39 105 t to 36 835 t, while exports decreased more sharply from 41 920 t to 32 219 t, contributing to the net increase in market volume.

After 2020, available trade data shows a shift in patterns. Imports peaked at 46 420 t in 2021 before falling to 30 122 t in 2024 and edging up to 31 719 t in 2025. Exports remained around 37 000 t from 2021 to 2023, then surged to 63 814 t in 2024 and jumped dramatically to 189 002 t in 2025. Without corresponding production figures, the full market size after 2020 cannot be determined, but the trade data indicates a substantial reorientation towards export markets.

Production aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Denmark's production of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles rebounded. In 2021, output reached 188.0 million US dollars, marking a dramatic year-over-year increase of 55.4%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 33.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 120.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 11.8% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 23,953 tons of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles, reflecting a gradual decline of 8.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 5.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.0%. The lowest output was recorded in 2020 at 23,953 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 26,268 tons. The largest decline of 8.8% took place in 2020, whereas the highest increase of 3.2% was observed in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports aluminium bars, rods and profiles from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year reduction, Denmark's exports of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles increased. In 2021, the country exported 37,264 tons, representing a solid gain of 15.7% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 32,219 tons, and the largest decline of 16.2% also occurred that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles in kind were dispersed across multiple destinations. Germany accounted for 19.0% of exports, Sweden for 13.8%, and Poland for 13.7%, together forming just 46.5% of total flows. The remaining 53.5% was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year drop, Denmark's exports of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles in value terms increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 239.0 million US dollars, marking a steep gain of 42.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 7.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 168.4 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 16.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Data from 2018 to 2021 show that Denmark's exports of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles in value terms were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Germany represented 17.1% of exports, Sweden 12.7%, and Poland 11.4%, jointly accounting for only 41.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Denmark's imports of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles in kind increased. In 2021, the country imported 46,420 tons, representing an intense gain of 26.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 36,835 tons, while the largest decline of 4.2% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Sweden, Germany, and Italy—together absorbed 57.0% of Denmark's total imports in kind of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year drop, Denmark's imports of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles in value terms increased. In 2021, imports registered 244.5 million US dollars, showing a steep rise of 54.1% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 34.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 158.7 million US dollars, and the largest decline of 10.7% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Italy remained the key destinations for Denmark's imports of aluminum bars, rods, and profiles in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.2% of imports, Sweden for 21.8%, and Italy for 11.4%, together taking 55.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021