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Chalk market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The chalk market in Denmark, measured in value, fluctuated between 22.1 million dollars in 2018 and 15.7 million dollars in 2024. In 2018, government allocation of 116 million Danish kroner to promote a circular economy strengthened the market for recycled raw materials, supporting chalk production and consumption. A focus on more resource-efficient use of non-renewable materials and increased recycling of construction waste in 2020 boosted demand for chalk as a raw material, contributing to market growth in 2020 and 2021 when the value reached 23 million dollars.

After peaking in 2021, the market value declined steadily over the following years. By 2025, the market saw the introduction of modern chalkboard variants like magnetic boards, reflecting shifts in consumer preferences and retail communication strategies.

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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, 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. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chalk in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's chalk production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output of chalk was valued at 20 251 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.7% rise compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 17 466 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 11.6%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 2.5%, translating to an annualized rate of 0.8%.

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, showing a moderate increase of 7.9% from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 520.4 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 10.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 7.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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 from Denmark

In the market overview, it was found that Denmark did not export any chalk from 2018 to 2021.

Imports chalk to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Denmark's imported chalk volumes declined. In 2021, Denmark imported 17 496 tonnes of chalk, showing a significant drop of 68.9% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 56 229 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 1.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 68.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	1.4%	(68.9%)	(31.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, with 53.8% of total flows, and Germany, with 29.7%, together accounted for 83.5% of Denmark's chalk imports in kind, while other partners made up the remaining volume.

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 imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 759 thousand US dollars, representing a strong uptick of 11.4% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 213 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 6.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 11.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 16.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	11.9%	11.4%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, with 53.7% of imports in value terms, Germany, with 17.0%, and the United Kingdom, with 12.7%, were the principal sources for Denmark's chalk imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 83.4% 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