Cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles not otherwise worked market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for cast and rolled glass sheets and profiles grew substantially from 2018 to 2022, largely due to the implementation and successive tightening of the BR18 building code. This regulation mandated safety glass in buildings and raised documentation standards, directly increasing demand for compliant glazing products. The code's updates, particularly version 10 effective January 2022, introduced stricter energy labeling and sustainability requirements, further driving market expansion during this period.

Industry-led innovation and technological adoption supported this growth. Increased automation in production improved efficiency, while the active promotion of smart glass, electrochromic glazing, and active climate facades at industry events created new market segments. The sector's collaboration with government ministries and the integration of new members with specialized design and assembly expertise fostered the development of advanced, multi-functional glass products.

After peaking at 1.1 million m² in 2022, the market volume corrected to 604 000 m² in 2023 before recovering to 960 000 m² in 2024. In value terms, the market rose from $35.3 million in 2018 to $57.0 million in 2022, then moderated to $50.3 million in 2024.

Production cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles not otherwise worked increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 43 266 thousand US dollars, marking a 21.3% gain compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 32 101 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 29.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Denmark's production volume of cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles not otherwise worked increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 797.3 thousand square meters were produced, up by 56.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 76.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%.

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

Exports cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles from Denmark

Exports in kind, K m²

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 8.3 thousand square meters, while the maximum was in 2019 at 16.9 thousand square meters, resulting in a 2-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Denmark's export volume tallied 15.2 thousand square meters, up by 83.6% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 51.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles not otherwise worked from Denmark were Norway, accounting for 40.2% of exports in kind, Sri Lanka with 20.9%, and Sweden at 14.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 75.4% 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 cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles not otherwise worked from Denmark declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 256 thousand US dollars, representing a robust decrease of 19.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 51.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -21.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Norway was the leading destination for exports in value terms, accounting for 49.1%, followed by Greenland at 14.7%, and the Faroe Islands at 13.8%. These three markets together took 77.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles to Denmark

Imports in kind, K m²

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 19.0 thousand square meters, while the maximum was in 2019 at 101.4 thousand square meters, creating a 5.3-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Denmark imported 44.7 thousand square meters, which is 135.3% higher compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 81.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 220.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany led the structure of imports in kind with 35.4%, followed by Austria at 28.8%, and Sweden at 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented 73.9% 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

In 2021, Denmark's imports of cast and rolled glass sheets or profiles not otherwise worked stood at 2 921 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic increase of 27.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 300 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 3 897 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 41.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 62.2%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 21.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany was the principal destination for imports in value terms, accounting for 57.3%, followed by Austria at 14.0%, and Czechia at 9.8%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 81.0% 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