Dishwashing and container handling machinery market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for dishwashing and container handling machinery began the period under established EU safety rules, notably the Machinery Directive requiring CE marking for all new machines. This regulatory environment supported a market size of 191 million US dollars in 2018. The following year, the introduction of new Ecodesign and energy labeling regulations for household dishwashers, along with stricter EU rules for detergents, likely contributed to a contraction in market activity, pulling the market volume down to 177 million US dollars in 2019. Market size then stabilized around 173 million US dollars in 2020 as ongoing enforcement of mandatory machine inspections and maintenance requirements provided a steady baseline.

A significant regulatory shift occurred in 2021 with the enactment of a new national machine declaration (Bekendtgørelse nr. 1094), which introduced stricter traceability rules requiring manufacturer identification on equipment. This change drove demand for compliant machinery, boosting the market to 202 million US dollars. However, this growth was reversed in 2022 when the market declined to 180 million US dollars. This downturn coincided with the announced revision of the Machinery Directive to include future requirements for cybersecurity and autonomous machines, creating investment uncertainty as the industry awaited the new rules.

After the regulatory adjustments, the market saw a rebound to 198 million US dollars in 2023. This was followed by a sharp contraction in 2024, with the market volume falling to 159 million US dollars, indicating high volatility within the sector in recent years.

Production dishwashing and container handling machinery in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of dishwashing and container handling machinery rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2021, output reached 262.8 million US dollars, marking a 7.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production overall decreased by 2.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 243.5 million US dollars, with that year also seeing the largest drop of 8.4%.

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

Exports dishwashing and container handling machinery from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of dishwashing and container handling machinery in physical terms recovered following a two-year downturn. In 2021, exports totaled 8,136 tonnes, representing an 11.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 2.6%, averaging an annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 7,290 tonnes, with the largest decline of 9.0% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's export structure for dishwashing and container handling machinery in physical terms remained highly fragmented. The top three destinations—Sweden (21.7% of exports), Norway (12.6%), and Germany (12.1%)—collectively accounted for just 46.4% of total flows, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

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, M $ US

Denmark's exports of dishwashing and container handling machinery in value terms rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, exports stood at 353.0 million US dollars, showing a substantial 14.2% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 4.3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 309.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 5.7% also occurring that year.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Denmark's export structure in value terms remained dispersed. The three largest markets—Germany (18.1% of exports), Sweden (13.2%), and the United States (9.3%)—together accounted for only 40.6% of total flows, with no single partner standing out as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports dishwashing and container handling machinery to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of dishwashing and container handling machinery in physical terms amounted to 18,207 tonnes, down 8.3% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased significantly by 38.8%, averaging an annual decline of 15.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16,612 tonnes, with the largest decline of 44.2% also occurring that year. Imports saw their largest increase in 2020, rising by 19.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany (33.9% of imports), Sweden (24.7%), and Poland (13.2%) were the main sources for Denmark's imports of dishwashing and container handling machinery in physical terms, together accounting for 71.8% of total imports.

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, M $ US

Denmark's imports of dishwashing and container handling machinery in value terms increased after two years of decline. In 2021, imports totaled 292.6 million US dollars, showing a 22.6% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 238.7 million US dollars, while the largest decline of 7.8% occurred in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Germany, Sweden, and Italy—collectively absorbed 61.2% of Denmark's total imports of dishwashing and container handling machinery in value terms.

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

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