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Anionic surfactants market in Denmark

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Danish production of anionic surfactants increased steadily from 1 355 t to 1 842 t. This rise coincided with a reported 8.1% growth in European production in 2020, driven by increasing global demand for sustainable and bio-based surfactants. However, the domestic market volume, after reaching 7 460 t in 2019, contracted to 5 971 t in 2020, primarily due to a significant drop in imports.

Following 2020, trade flows experienced considerable volatility. Imports surged to 20 762 t in 2021 before falling back to levels between 7 041 t and 15 928 t in subsequent years. A key industry development in 2022 was BASF's global launch of Plantapon Soy, a new bio-based anionic surfactant, reflecting and accelerating the broader market shift toward sustainable ingredient preferences.

The regulatory landscape for anionic surfactants in Denmark is shaped by EU regulations, notably the Detergent Regulation (EC 648/2004). The Danish Environmental Protection Agency oversees the implementation of these rules, which govern aspects like biodegradability and environmental safety, providing a stable framework for the market amid growing sustainability trends.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production anionic surfactants in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's anionic surfactants production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output was valued at 7 878 thousand US dollars, marking a 48.1% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 106.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 27.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.0%	20.1%	48.1%	27.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Anionic surfactants production in Denmark has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark produced 1 842 tonnes, showing a strong 13.0% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.3%	13.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports anionic surfactants from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's anionic surfactants exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 12 848 tonnes, up by 468.7% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 618.9%, with an average annual growth of 93.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	12.3%	468.7%	93.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Belgium remained the top buyers of anionic surfactants from Denmark. Sweden accounted for 38.4% of exports in volume, Germany for 12.0%, and Belgium for 9.4%. Together, these three countries made up 59.9% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Anionic surfactants exports from Denmark have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 29 460 thousand US dollars, which is 340.4% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 463.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 78.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.7%	16.7%	340.4%	78.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Sweden, Germany, and Belgium continued to be the main destinations for anionic surfactants exports from Denmark in value terms. Sweden represented 33.8% of export value, Germany 15.4%, and Belgium 9.4%. Collectively, they accounted for 58.6% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports anionic surfactants to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 6 388 tonnes, then peaked in 2021 at a level 3.3 times higher. In 2021, Denmark imported a total of {value_last_year} tonnes, a 225.0% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with an 18.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	(18.5%)	225.0%	41.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Belgium, and France formed the key group of partners for anionic surfactants imports to Denmark in volume terms. Germany accounted for 42.8% of imports, Belgium for 22.2%, and France for 12.4%. Together, they represented 77.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated, with the low point in 2020 at 9 447 thousand US dollars and the high in 2021 at a level 2.6 times higher. In 2021, Denmark imported 24 942 thousand US dollars worth of anionic surfactants, a 164.0% advance over the past year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 19.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.7%)	(19.1%)	164.0%	24.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden were the main markets for anionic surfactants imports to Denmark in value terms. Germany accounted for 41.8% of import value, Belgium for 16.5%, and Sweden for 10.8%. Together, these three countries made up 69.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io