Brake fluids and antifreezes market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for brake fluids and antifreezes in Denmark showed considerable volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 20 887 t in 2018, consumption fell sharply to 8 757 t by 2020, then recovered to a peak of 18 835 t in 2023 before dropping again to 10 485 t in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern but with a notable divergence in 2023 when the market value declined to $21.3 million despite the volume increase, suggesting shifts in product mix or pricing.

For 2025, new regulatory measures come into effect, including mandatory winter tire rules from July and a ban on tractors with single-circuit hydraulic brake systems from January, which are set to influence brake fluid demand. Broader trends such as growing preference for environmentally friendly formulations and technological advances for electric vehicles also shape the market's context.

Production brake fluids and antifreezes in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of brake fluids and antifreezes has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 9 992 thousand US dollars, marking a 1.9% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 27.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 10.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of brake fluids and antifreezes has decreased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 4 943 tonnes, down 15.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production dropped by 44.7%, averaging an annual decline of 17.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 867 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 10.4%. However, the sharpest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 41.0%.

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

Exports brake fluids and antifreezes from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark exported 6 902 tonnes of brake fluids and antifreezes, showing a solid increase of 13.2% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 7 694 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 6 099 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 20.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway remained the top buyers of brake fluids and antifreezes from Denmark. Sweden accounted for 33.6% of exports in kind, Germany for 19.7%, and Norway for 18.2%. Together, these three countries made up 71.5% of Denmark's total exports in kind during this period.

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

Denmark's export value of brake fluids and antifreezes reached 10 438 thousand US dollars in 2021, representing a sharp increase of 40.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 31.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 419 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway led as the primary buyers of brake fluids and antifreezes from Denmark in value terms. Sweden contributed 34.2% of export value, Germany 19.5%, and Norway 12.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 66.6% of Denmark's total export value.

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

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

Imports brake fluids and antifreezes to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Denmark's import volume of brake fluids and antifreezes increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 12 400 tonnes, rising by 37.2% compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 34.1%, with an average annual decline of 13.0%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 9 038 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019, falling by 42.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main suppliers of brake fluids and antifreezes to Denmark. Belgium provided 36.2% of imports in kind, Germany 22.6%, and the Netherlands 14.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 72.8% of Denmark's total imports in kind.

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

The import market for brake fluids and antifreezes in Denmark showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 13 456 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018, resulting in a 2.2-fold variation between these extremes. In 2021, imports surged to 23 652 thousand US dollars, marking a steep rise of 75.8% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 34.6%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Belgium, Germany, and Sweden were the leading sources of brake fluids and antifreezes imports to Denmark in value terms. Belgium accounted for 27.1% of import value, Germany for 26.5%, and Sweden for 15.6%. Combined, these three countries represented 69.2% of Denmark's total import value.

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

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