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Chalk and dolomite market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the chalk and dolomite market in Denmark showed variable dynamics in value terms, declining from $25.6 million to $23.3 million in 2019 before a partial recovery to $24.1 million in 2020. Physical production followed a similar path, decreasing to 520 thousand tons in 2019 and then growing to 562 thousand tons the following year.

The market reached its highest value in the observed period in 2021 at $28.3 million. Subsequently, a consistent contraction phase began, with the market size falling to $25.1 million in 2022, $22.1 million in 2023, and $19.4 million by 2024. Domestic production value exhibited a parallel decline, dropping from $20.3 million in 2021 to $13.2 million 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, 2018-2020
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
  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, 2018-2020, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 chalk and dolomite in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's chalk and dolomite production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 20 251 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.7% year-over-year gain. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 466 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	2.0%	13.7%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Denmark produced 561.7 thousand tonnes of chalk and dolomite, representing a 7.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, overall production decreased by 3.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 520.4 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest drop of 10.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 7.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.4%)	7.9%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chalk and dolomite from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Denmark exported 6.2 thousand tonnes of chalk and dolomite in 2021, reflecting a sharp decline of 53.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018, while the maximum reached 13.3 thousand tonnes in 2020, resulting in a 2.8-fold variation between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 161.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	161.0%	6.9%	(53.3%)	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden and Poland were the dominant export partners in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 63.0% of total flows, while Poland contributed 29.1%, together forming 92.1% of total exports. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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

After a two-year uptick, chalk and dolomite exports from Denmark declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 620 thousand US dollars, down 31.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 29.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 907 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 60.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.7%	60.9%	(31.6%)	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden was the dominant market for exports in value terms, capturing 80.4% of total flows. Other countries together accounted for the remaining share.

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 chalk and dolomite to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Denmark's chalk and dolomite import volume totaled 102.3 thousand tonnes, equivalent to a strong decline of 23.0% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 20.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 133.0 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	4.3%	(23.0%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Sweden consistently led the import structure in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 48.9% of imports, Norway for 18.5%, and Sweden for 18.0%, jointly representing 85.4% 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

Denmark's chalk and dolomite import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 8 674 thousand US dollars, which is 20.9% above the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	12.5%	20.9%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Germany formed the main cluster of import markets in value terms. Sweden accounted for 47.4% of imports, Norway for 17.2%, and Germany for 14.8%, together representing 79.4% 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