Coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases in Denmark expanded from USD 12.8 million in 2018 to USD 19.8 million in 2021, with a notable 48% surge in 2021. This growth coincided with Denmark's preparation for the introduction of producer responsibility for packaging in 2025 and the allocation of funds for a national textile handling plan, which stimulated activity in the raw material sectors essential for abrasive production.

Following the 2021 peak, the market corrected to USD 17.2 million in 2022 before recovering to USD 19.6 million by 2024. Domestic production reached its highest value at USD 5.3 million in 2022 but then contracted by 28% in 2023. During this period, the availability of biomass, including wood and agricultural crops relevant for paper production, provided a steady context for the raw material supply chain.

By 2025, import and export values for these abrasives rose to USD 39.7 million and USD 29.5 million respectively. The implementation of new EU requirements for separate textile collection and a marked decrease in grain prices, a key input for paper-based products, began influencing the cost structure and availability of recycled materials for the industry.

Production coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases in Denmark has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 4 899 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate year-over-year gain of 6.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 194 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 2.6%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase at 9.5%. Overall, between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 13.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%.

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

Exports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases from Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 1 164 tonnes, which is 13.9% higher than in 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 935 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 25.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Denmark's exports in kind were Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, which together accounted for 54.1% of total 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

Foreign supplies of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases from Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports registered 26 948 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.6% rise compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 21 157 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.2%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%.

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

During 2018–2021, coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases from Denmark were supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—together represented only 45.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, foreign supplies of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases to Denmark totaled 2 348 tonnes, which is 18.9% greater than in the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 976 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 9.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases to Denmark were Germany (38.1% of imports in kind), Sweden (15.5% of imports in kind), and Italy (8.0% of imports in kind), together comprising 61.6% of total imports in kind.

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 imported coated abrasives on textile, paper, or other bases valued at 26 948 thousand US dollars, up by 33.0% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 35.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.5%.

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

In 2018–2021, Germany (45.5% of imports in value terms), Sweden (9.4% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (8.7% of imports in value terms) led the structure of imports in value terms, together representing 63.5% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2021