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Candles and tapers market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish candles and tapers market from 2018 to 2025 was influenced by the entrenched 'hygge' culture and a marked consumer shift toward sustainability. The tradition of using candles for home ambiance provided stable demand, while concerns over particle emissions, highlighted by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, accelerated the adoption of eco-friendly waxes like soy and beeswax. New market entrants, such as Nordtrice with its colored and scented candles, diversified the product range and stimulated competition.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought contrasting effects; although more time at home increased the desire for cozy lighting, heightened health awareness regarding candle emissions contributed to a temporary market contraction. A strong recovery followed in 2021, fueled by a 33% surge in export volumes and a reversal of the import decline, driven by growing consumer preference for handcrafted and locally produced sustainable candles.

Continued consumer focus on handmade, sustainable, and local products supported market innovation and volume growth through 2023. However, the market volume in physical terms experienced a notable decrease in 2024.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 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 candles and tapers in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's candle and taper production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output value reached 49 170 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 66.6% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 116.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 29.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.8%	11.4%	66.6%	29.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's candle and taper production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 20 130 tonnes, showing a strong 20.2% growth from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production expanded by 67.1%, averaging 18.7% per year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.5%	5.7%	20.2%	18.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports candles and tapers from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark exported 13 695 tonnes of candles and tapers in 2021, representing an 18.0% increase from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 25.7%, with an average annual rate of 7.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	(3.9%)	18.0%	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Sweden, and Germany were the primary markets for Denmark's candle and taper exports by volume. Norway accounted for 41.0% of exports, Sweden for 15.5%, and Germany for 10.6%, together making up 67.2% of total export flows.

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

Denmark's candle and taper exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 73 073 thousand US dollars, a 57.2% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 62.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	0.8%	57.2%	17.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Norway, Sweden, and Germany were the main buyers of Danish candles and tapers by value. Norway represented 29.1% of exports, Sweden 16.4%, and Germany 13.7%, together comprising 59.1% of total export value.

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 candles and tapers to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of candles and tapers increased in 2021. Imports totaled 18 284 tonnes, up 9.6% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 6.7%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 16 690 tonnes, with the largest drop of 14.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.1%)	(14.6%)	9.6%	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Poland, Sweden, and Latvia were the top sources for Denmark's candle and taper imports by volume, together accounting for 68.5% of total imports.

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

Following a two-year decrease, Denmark's candle and taper imports rose in 2021. Import value reached 59 634 thousand US dollars, a sharp 41.0% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 42 308 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 20.5% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	(9.6%)	41.0%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Sweden were the leading markets for Denmark's candle and taper imports by value, together representing 64.9% 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