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

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cellular polystyrene plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Denmark showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. Starting at USD 52.4 million in 2018, it remained stable in 2019 before embarking on a sustained growth phase that culminated in a peak of USD 77.6 million by 2022.

This expansion was driven by particularly strong annual increases of 16% in 2020 and 22% in 2021, with a further 5% rise in 2022. The trend reversed sharply in 2023, when the market volume fell by 31% to USD 53.3 million, erasing the previous gains and bringing it back to levels comparable to the start of the period. In 2024, the market stabilized at approximately USD 53.2 million.

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 value
    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. 4.2. 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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 cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 52 581 K $ US, marking a robust 19.6% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 57%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 984 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 13.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 51.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.5%)	51.7%	19.6%	16.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 18 346 t were produced, up by 60.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production surged by 117.7%, translating to an annualized rate of 29.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 616 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.6%)	49.7%	60.9%	29.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Denmark's exports of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip declined. In 2021, exports were recorded at 354 t, indicating a steep decrease of 45.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports fell by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 647 t, following the largest increase of 35.4% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.4%	1.8%	(45.3%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the three largest markets—the Netherlands, Norway, and the Faroe Islands—remained central to Denmark's exports in kind, collectively accounting for 68.1% of total 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

In 2021, Denmark's exports of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip amounted to 1 545 K $ US, indicating a dramatic decrease of 27.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 22.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -8.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 143 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 24.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.0%)	24.5%	(27.9%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the three largest markets—Norway, the Faroe Islands, and Sweden—remained central to Denmark's exports in value terms, together taking 59.4% of total flows.

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 cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 7 529 t, showing a rise of 20.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports grew by 40.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	3.8%	20.7%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018–2021, Sweden (56.3% of imports in kind), Belgium (15.6% of imports in kind), and Germany (12.3% of imports in kind) stood out as the main markets for Denmark's imports in kind, together representing 84.3% of total flows.

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

In 2021, Denmark's imports of cellular PS plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip totalled 22 594 K $ US, indicating a solid increase of 20.4% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18 771 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 24.6%. In contrast, the highest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 891 K $ US.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.9%	(24.6%)	20.4%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Sweden (51.0% of imports in value terms), Belgium (19.5% of imports in value terms), and Germany (12.1% of imports in value terms) formed the core group of markets for Denmark's imports in value terms, together representing 82.7% of total 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