Aluminium oxide and hydroxide market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Danish market for aluminium oxide and hydroxide expanded rapidly, with market volume surging from 24 328 tons to 47 669 tons, a 96% increase. This growth was driven primarily by rising imports, which more than doubled from 24 655 tons to 47 462 tons over the same period. Domestic production fluctuated, dipping to 5 947 tons in 2019 before recovering to 8 025 tons in 2020, while exports remained relatively stable around 7 500 tons annually.

From 2021 onward, import volumes showed significant volatility but an upward long-term trend. After a temporary decline to 32 627 tons in 2022, imports rebounded strongly, reaching 60 086 tons in 2025. Exports also varied, peaking at 10 401 tons in 2025 after a low of 7 582 tons in 2021. The data indicates sustained demand for aluminium oxide and hydroxide in Denmark, supported by consistent import growth across the period.

The market dynamics after 2020 reflect broader European industrial activity, with import trends aligning with regional demand patterns in sectors such as ceramics, refractories, and abrasives. The notable increase in imports during 2023 and 2025 underscores the market's reliance on international supply chains to meet domestic consumption needs.

Production aluminium oxide and hydroxide in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's production of aluminium oxide and hydroxide was valued at 17 708 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate year-on-year decline of 9.0%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 692 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 20.7%, while the largest increase was seen in 2020, rising by 9.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 8 025 tonnes of aluminium oxide and hydroxide, representing a significant increase of 34.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 5 947 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 8 025 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 15.5%, and the largest increase was in 2020, surging by 34.9%.

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

Exports aluminium oxide and hydroxide from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's exports of aluminium oxide and hydroxide amounted to 7 582 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 3.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 207 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 7 818 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 8.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's export structure for aluminium oxide and hydroxide in kind was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 91.7% of total flows.

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, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Exports of aluminium oxide and hydroxide in Denmark reached 34 777 thousand US dollars in 2021, up by 88.4% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18 462 thousand US dollars, with a 1.9-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 12.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the principal destinations for Denmark's exports in value terms were the United States (47.6% of exports), Germany (15.8% of exports), and Belgium (6.1% of exports), together accounting for 69.5% 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 oxide and hydroxide to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Denmark's imports of aluminium oxide and hydroxide from abroad declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 44 014 tonnes, corresponding to a year-on-year drop of 7.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 78.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 47 462 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 44.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden (47.7% of imports in kind), Norway (18.4% of imports in kind), and Germany (17.4% of imports in kind) stood out as the main sources for Denmark's imports, together representing 83.5% of total flows.

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, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. Denmark's imports of aluminium oxide and hydroxide stood at 37 009 thousand US dollars in 2021, which is 67.2% higher than in 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, with a 2.8-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 7.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 77.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States (44.7% of imports in value terms), Sweden (25.1% of imports in value terms), and Germany (17.2% of imports in value terms) together absorbed 87.0% of total imports in value terms for aluminium oxide and hydroxide to Denmark, making them the main directions.

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

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