Ethers, peroxides and related derivatives market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for ethers, peroxides and related derivatives in Denmark contracted sharply from 8 294 t in 2018 to 2 349 t in 2020, with import volumes falling substantially over this period.

Regulatory developments began to shape the market from 2022, when EU Regulation 2022/1031 took effect, altering market access for third-country operators and influencing trade conditions. Concurrently, product innovation entered the scene with Nouryon's introduction of new cellulose ether products in Denmark and Europe, indicating a shift in available derivatives.

The market environment continued to evolve under tightening environmental policies. Danish green tax reforms and a CO2 storage framework agreed in 2024 pushed the industry toward greener practices. By 2025, Extended Producer Responsibility rules and stricter EU regulations on flame retardants were driving formulation changes, exemplified by BASF's adaptation to produce low-VOC glycol ethers in line with EU Green Deal targets.

Production ethers, peroxides and related derivatives in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of ethers, peroxides, and related derivatives declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 879 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 14.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 5.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 143.7 tonnes of ethers, peroxides, and related derivatives, representing a solid 11.5% increase from the year before. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 18.2%, averaging an annual decline of 6.5%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 128.9 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 26.6%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 11.5%.

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

Exports ethers, peroxides and related derivatives from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Denmark's exports of ethers, peroxides, and related derivatives declined. In 2021, exports totaled 2,051 tonnes, showing a solid contraction of 16.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 37.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%. The peak was in 2020 at 2,463 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 36.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden was the primary market for Denmark's exports of ethers, peroxides, and related derivatives in kind, accounting for 72.4% of total exports. Other destinations played a less significant role.

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 ethers, peroxides, and related derivatives increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 8,470 thousand US dollars, up by 54.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 96.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.2%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Sweden, Norway, and Germany consistently led Denmark's export structure in value terms. Sweden accounted for 57.6% of exports, Norway for 6.6%, and Germany for 5.1%, together representing 69.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports ethers, peroxides and related derivatives to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's imports of ethers, peroxides, and related derivatives increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 6,057 tonnes, showing a sharp uptick of 29.7% from the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 37%, with a compound annual decline of 14.3%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 4,668 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 51.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands were the principal suppliers of ethers, peroxides, and related derivatives to Denmark in kind. Belgium accounted for 35.8% of imports, Germany for 33.8%, and the Netherlands for 16.6%, together making up 86.2% 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, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 10,739 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2021 at 20,340 thousand US dollars, showing a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.9 times. In 2021, imports advanced by 89.4% compared to 2020. The largest decline was in 2019 at 27.4%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands led Denmark's import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.1% of imports, Belgium for 26.8%, and the Netherlands for 15.8%, together representing 76.8% of total import flows.

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

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