Cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Danish market for cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip expanded significantly. Market volume grew from 20 214 t to 38 007 t in physical terms, while its value increased from $88.9 million to $130.8 million. This period of strong growth was particularly pronounced between 2020 and 2022.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2023, with market volume contracting by 45% to 20 975 t. However, the market value fell only to $111.5 million, indicating a substantial rise in average prices. In 2024, volume declined further to 18 689 t, yet the market's value recovered to $119.1 million, highlighting a continued shift toward higher-value products or sustained price inflation.

Production cellular plastic sheets in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 92 307 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 31.2% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 56.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 787 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 10.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 33.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. From 2019 to 2021, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.5 times. In 2021, Denmark produced 27 489 tonnes of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip, representing a sharp increase of 83.4% compared to 2020. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 834 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.0%.

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

Exports cellular plastic sheets from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the export volume reached 9 119 tonnes, showing a substantial 69.7% increase over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 93.6%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 24.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, the United States, and Poland were the key partners for Denmark's exports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 23.8% of exports, the United States for 13.8%, and Poland for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 50.2% 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, K $ US

Shipments of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip from Denmark to international markets have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 59 227 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 34.1% rise year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 59.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary, Sweden, and the United States were the largest buyers of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip from Denmark in value terms. Hungary contributed 19.2% of exports, Sweden 13.3%, and the United States 10.6%. However, their combined share was limited to 43.0% of total export value, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports cellular plastic sheets to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark imported 16 859 tonnes of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip, marking a robust increase of 22.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 25.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland were the main sources for Denmark's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 31.3% of imports, Germany for 18.1%, and Poland for 11.6%. Together, these three countries made up 61.0% 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 cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip totaled 79 965 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a steep 27.0% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 19%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 62 949 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland formed the main cluster of markets for Denmark's imports of cellular plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in value terms. Sweden contributed 25.7% of imports, Germany 18.3%, and Poland 13.8%. Their combined share accounted for 57.8% 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