Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Danish market for concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks saw fluctuating volumes, starting at 418.6 thousand tons. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused temporary production disruptions, but the market recovered in 2021 as operations resumed and focus on sustainable building materials intensified. This period was marked by moderate growth expectations and an increasing consumer preference for energy-efficient products.

The market volume peaked at 496.8 thousand tons in 2022, largely due to substantial imports of cement and concrete blocks, which reached 311.8 thousand tons. However, in 2023, the market contracted sharply to 330.7 thousand tons, influenced by global raw material price volatility and ongoing supply chain disruptions that increased costs and constrained availability.

In 2024, the market showed signs of partial recovery, rising to 343.5 thousand tons despite a 7.5% increase in import prices to $203 per ton. Throughout the period, the construction sector's shift toward environmentally friendly materials remained a key driver of product development and demand.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 44 135 K $ US, marking a modest year-on-year rise of 7.8%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 21.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 35 740 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 1.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, at 14.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Denmark's production of concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 231.2 K t, up 2.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 7.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 198.4 K t, with the largest decline that year at 7.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 13.4%.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Denmark's cross-border shipments of concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks totaled 13.5 K t, representing a year-on-year decline of 31.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.4%. The peak value was in 2020 at 19.9 K t, when the largest increase of 23.0% was recorded.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway and Germany were the dominant destinations for Denmark's exports in kind, jointly accounting for 91.1% of total flows, while the remaining share went to other markets.

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

Denmark's exports of concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 4 181 K $ US, down 1.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%. The highest value was in 2019 at 4 766 K $ US, when the largest increase of 7.5% occurred. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the two leading markets—Norway and Germany—together accounted for 88.0% of Denmark's total exports in value terms, with the remainder distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

Denmark imported 233.7 K t of concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks in 2021, showing a limited increase of 4.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 4.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany effectively concentrated imports in kind of concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks to Denmark, holding a 92.0% share of total flows.

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

Denmark's imports of concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 31 808 K $ US, up 19.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 32.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.8%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Denmark's dependence on Germany was pronounced, with this market accounting for 91.6% of total imports in value terms for concrete and artificial stone blocks and bricks.

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

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