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Commercial alkali-metal silicates market in Denmark

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for commercial alkali-metal silicates in Denmark contracted from USD 15.2 million in 2018 to USD 10.1 million in 2020, before recovering to USD 11.4 million in 2021.

A sharp expansion to USD 18.9 million occurred in 2022, driven by Denmark's ambitious chemical industry initiative launched that year to regulate and support the sector, alongside global factors such as high energy prices and the green transition which increased demand for metals. Research into new applications, like using silicates for battery production, continued into 2023, but the market size moderated to USD 17.6 million. By 2024, the market had further declined to USD 12.9 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, 2018-2020, 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 commercial alkali-metal silicates in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Commercial alkali-metal silicates production in Denmark has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 14 677 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 11.8% year-over-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 22%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.2%	7.8%	11.8%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's commercial alkali-metal silicates production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 3 977 tonnes were produced, showing a sharp rise of 143.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 206.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 45.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	143.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports commercial alkali-metal silicates from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Commercial alkali-metal silicates exports from Denmark have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 14 086 tonnes, indicating a 36.8% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 491.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 80.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	291.7%	10.3%	36.8%	80.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Germany, and Sweden were the largest contributors to Denmark's commercial alkali-metal silicates exports in kind. Finland accounted for 27.6% of exports, Germany for 23.4%, and Sweden for 18.4%. Together, these three countries represented 69.3% of total export 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

Denmark's commercial alkali-metal silicates exports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 15 693 thousand US dollars, which is 47.5% higher than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 169.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 39.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	60.4%	14.1%	47.5%	39.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Finland, and Germany were the main destinations for Denmark's commercial alkali-metal silicates exports in value terms. Sweden absorbed 43.0% of exports, Finland 18.2%, and Germany 15.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 76.7% of total export value.

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 commercial alkali-metal silicates to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Denmark's imports of commercial alkali-metal silicates in kind increased in 2021. Imports totalled 10 817 tonnes, equivalent to a sharp 35.1% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 7.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 006 tonnes, following the largest decline of 18.9% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.9%)	(1.7%)	35.1%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland played the leading roles in Denmark's commercial alkali-metal silicates imports in kind. Germany accounted for 33.5% of imports, the Netherlands for 29.3%, and Poland for 16.8%. Together, these three countries represented 79.6% of total import 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

After a two-year contraction, Denmark's imports of commercial alkali-metal silicates in value terms increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 12 461 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 63.5% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 38.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 622 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 11.9% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	(4.0%)	63.5%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland stood out as the main markets for Denmark's commercial alkali-metal silicates imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 51.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 25.1%, and Poland for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 85.5% of total import 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