Automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators in Denmark began the period at 4.9 млн долл. in 2018, a year marked by state-supported research through the DIMEC project at DTU, which focused on advancing mechatronics integration in hydraulic actuator systems. After a contraction to 3.9 млн долл. in 2019, the market stabilized around 4.1 млн долл. through 2020 and 2021.

A sharp upturn occurred in 2022, with market size growing to 5.3 млн долл. This expansion was primarily driven by the Danish Working Environment Authority's Executive Orders on technical equipment, which imposed new safety inspection and compliance requirements for hydraulic and pneumatic control systems effective from July 2022, stimulating demand. Concurrently, innovations from Danish company Hydract A/S, whose energy-efficient water-hydraulic valves were deployed in major industrial plants, contributed to market activity.

Market volume then fell to 4.4 млн долл. in 2023 and further to 3.3 млн долл. in 2024. During this phase, regulatory enforcement continued, and the industry saw consolidation move forward as GEA planned and then, in 2025, completed its acquisition of Hydract A/S, scaling up the latter's energy-saving valve technology.

Production automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 6 023 K $ US, marking a significant 24.6% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 47.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.8%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 3 296 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 19.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 46.7% jump.

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

Exports automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Exports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 208.3 t, up 27.7% from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 53.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 102.9 t, which experienced the largest decline of 24.2%. The largest increase was in 2020, with a 58.5% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Lithuania were the primary buyers of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Denmark, accounting for 23.0%, 13.8%, and 13.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 50.5% of total exports in kind.

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

Exports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Denmark have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 8 356 K $ US, a sharp 44.7% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 62.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%. The lowest export value was in 2019 at 4 244 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 17.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, no single market dominated Denmark's exports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators in value terms. Germany accounted for 19.6% of exports, Lithuania for 9.1%, and Sweden for 8.3%, together making up 36.9% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, imports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators into Denmark increased in 2021. Imports reached 73.1 t, up 43.6% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 50.9 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 18.7% drop.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Italy, Germany, and the United States were the main sources for imports in kind of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators to Denmark. Italy accounted for 42.7% of imports, Germany for 23.1%, and the United States for 9.7%, together representing 75.6% of total import 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

Imports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators into Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 6 428 K $ US, showing a 27.7% uptick from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest import value was in 2019 at 4 829 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 18.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United States, and Italy were the key sources for imports in value terms of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators to Denmark. Germany accounted for 54.1% of imports, the United States for 14.2%, and Italy for 8.8%, together making up 77.1% of total import flows.

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

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