Folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Danish folding cartons market saw considerable movement. Growth was initially fueled by rising demand from the food and beverage and consumer goods sectors, coupled with increasing consumer preference for recyclable and sustainable packaging. This pushed the market size to 77.3 million USD in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic then severely disrupted retail and wholesale trade in 2020, causing a sharp contraction in consumption and reducing the market size to 40.5 million USD.

The post-pandemic period brought stabilization and a partial recovery. Ongoing global supply chain disruptions and pandemic effects contributed to a flat market size of 40.4 million USD in 2021. A rebound followed in 2022, driven by industry innovations such as WestRock's partnership to launch recyclable paperboard packaging, which reinforced broader sustainability trends and growing consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions, lifting the market to 44.6 million USD.

The market contracted significantly in 2023, falling to 27.5 million USD, and then stabilized at 27.1 million USD in 2024. During these years, EU-wide trends of flat import and export volumes and stable prices influenced the Danish market, while sustainability mandates and persistent consumer preference for recyclable packaging remained underlying factors.

Production folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Production of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Denmark has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 141.3 million US dollars, marking an 8.1% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 9.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 42 368 tonnes, showing no significant change from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 4.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 45 049 tonnes, with the largest decline of 5.6% occurring in 2020 and the largest increase of 1.6% in 2019.

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

Exports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark exported 64 463 tonnes, which is 3.6% higher than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 23%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 49 233 tonnes, with the largest decline of 6.1% also in 2019 and the largest increase of 26.4% in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the three main markets for Denmark's exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard were Sweden, Germany, and Norway, which together accounted for 51.7% of total exports in volume.

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

Cross-border shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 167.9 million US dollars, up by 9.1% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 120.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.7% in 2019 and the largest increase of 27.8% in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the principal buyers of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Denmark were Sweden, accounting for 24.5% of export value, Germany at 17.9%, and South Korea at 7.9%. Together, these three countries made up 50.2% 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 folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard into Denmark have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 26 817 tonnes, representing a modest decrease of 3.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 28 044 tonnes, with the largest increase of 17.0% also recorded in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy were the main sources of imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Denmark, accounting for 29.3%, 21.6%, and 10.9% of imports in volume, respectively. Together, they absorbed 61.8% 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

In 2021, imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard into Denmark were valued at 67.0 million US dollars, indicating a modest gain of 5.1% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 3.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest import value was in 2020 at 63.8 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 68.9 million US dollars. The largest decline of 7.5% occurred in 2020, and the largest increase of 6.6% was in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and China formed the core of Denmark's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms, accounting for 21.7%, 19.3%, and 11.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 52.9% 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