Carpets and rugs market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the physical volume of the carpet and rug market in Denmark showed significant fluctuations. After growing to 13 585 thousand m² in 2019, market size contracted sharply to 9 933 thousand m² in 2020, followed by a strong rebound to 15 190 thousand m² in 2021. The subsequent years saw a declining trend in volume, stabilizing at around 11 244 thousand m² in 2024.

In value terms, the market demonstrated steadier growth, rising from $66.7 million in 2018 to $124.9 million in 2024. A key development in 2022 was the growing importance of sustainability in consumer behavior, with manufacturers like Egetæpper focusing on recyclable materials and corporate social responsibility. This shift in preferences toward eco-friendly products supported higher market values, contributing to a 14.4% increase in market value that year even as physical volume slightly declined.

Production carpets and rugs in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Denmark's carpet and rug production volume has rebounded. In 2021, output was valued at 186.0 million US dollars, representing an 18.8% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 7.5%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 156.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 18.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

After two years of decline, Denmark's carpet and rug production volume has shown a significant recovery. In 2021, 14 259 thousand square meters were produced, marking a sharp increase of 44.5% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 870 thousand square meters, which also experienced the largest decline of 20.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports carpets and rugs from Denmark

Exports in kind, K m²

Denmark's carpet and rug exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 9 543 thousand square meters, a 0.9% decrease year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 14.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 178 thousand square meters. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 13.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 0.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's export structure in kind remained highly diversified. The top three markets—the United Kingdom (20.1% of exports in kind), Germany (19.5%), and Norway (10.1%)—together accounted for only 49.6% of total flows. The remaining 50.4% was distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

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

After two years of contraction, Denmark's carpet and rug exports have increased. In 2021, export volume reached 208.1 million US dollars, a solid rise of 17.8% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 7.1%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 176.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 17.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's export partner landscape in value terms was broad. The top three partners—Germany (19.2% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (16.7%), and Sweden (10.1%)—together formed only 46.0% of total flows. A substantial 54.0% was supplied to numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports carpets and rugs to Denmark

Imports in kind, K m²

In 2021, Denmark's carpet and rug import volumes amounted to 10 474 thousand square meters, showing a limited advance of 8.0% year-over-year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 694 thousand square meters, while the highest was in 2019 at 12 411 thousand square meters. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 21.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 16.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Over the period 2018–2021, the Netherlands (18.9% of imports in kind), India (18.0%), and Sweden (14.8%) stood out as the main sources for Denmark's imports in kind, together representing 51.6% of total 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, M $ US

In 2021, Denmark's carpet and rug import volume totaled 111.1 million US dollars, reflecting a steep rise of 32.8% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 23.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 83.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India (25.0% of imports in value terms), Sweden (14.2%), and the Netherlands (13.4%) were the largest suppliers of carpets and rugs to Denmark, together forming 52.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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