Bottling and packaging equipment market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for bottling and packaging equipment in Denmark showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. After stabilizing at around 94 million USD in 2018-2019, it dropped to 83.4 million USD in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 111.9 million USD, largely driven by industry consolidation through acquisitions like Preach's takeover of Reepack and the integration of AI-driven solutions by major players such as SIG Group. Another surge occurred in 2023, when the market reached 133.8 million USD, supported by the commissioning of advanced aseptic filling systems and continued automation innovations.

Technological advancements and evolving regulations consistently shaped market dynamics. In 2018, stricter global food equipment hygiene rules prompted investments in compliant machinery, while awards for innovative filling technologies highlighted ongoing R&D. The emphasis on aseptic processes and hygiene standards, reinforced during the pandemic, led to new system launches by companies like GEA Group and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. These developments aimed at improving productivity, safety, and adherence to regulatory requirements, sustaining demand for modern equipment.

Strategic moves by key industry participants also influenced the market landscape. Acquisitions, such as Krones' purchase of R+D Custom Automation in 2022, expanded capabilities in the pharmaceutical packaging segment. Meanwhile, the adoption of AI-powered vision systems for defect detection, as implemented by SIG Group in 2024, underscored a broader trend toward smart automation to reduce waste and downtime. Although sustainability trends occasionally tempered short-term demand, the overall direction remained toward higher efficiency and technological sophistication.

Production bottling and packaging equipment in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output reached 234.4 million US dollars, marking a 13.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 206.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.8%.

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

Exports bottling and packaging equipment from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment exports recovered after a two-year decline. In 2021, exports totaled 4,174 tonnes, representing a 21.2% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 4.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3,445 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 15.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment exports were distributed across a broad range of partners. Germany accounted for 18.6% of exports in kind, the United States for 11.4%, and Sweden for 7.0%. Together, these three countries represented 37.0% of total export 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, M $ US

Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment exports in value terms rebounded after a two-year decrease. In 2021, exports amounted to 224.4 million US dollars, a 17.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 190.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.3%.

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

The structure of Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was diversified. Germany accounted for 21.5% of exports in value terms, the United States for 11.0%, and Sweden for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 40.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports bottling and packaging equipment to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment imports in kind showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. Volumes peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with an 8.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports totaled 2,338 tonnes, a 46.9% decrease from the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,792 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 87.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 145.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany and Italy were the main sources for Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment imports in kind, jointly accounting for 81.2% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment imports in value terms increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, imports amounted to 101.9 million US dollars, a 50.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 67.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Japan consistently led Denmark's bottling and packaging equipment imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 25.1% of imports in value terms, Italy for 20.6%, and Japan for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented 57.0% 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