Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone saw considerable fluctuation in value between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 28.4 million USD in 2018, the market contracted to 23.7 million USD the following year. This initial period was characterized by strong demand for raw materials from the construction and civil engineering sector, which placed pressure on existing resources. In 2020, the market recovered to 25.2 million USD, supported by the extraction of approximately 33 million cubic meters of raw materials, primarily sand, gravel and stone, which are crucial for cement and concrete production. Additionally, new regulations came into effect prohibiting the application of gypsum on watershed areas sensitive to sulfur while permitting its use on manganese-sensitive soils, reshaping demand from the agricultural sector.

Market value then entered a phase of rapid expansion, climbing to 30.9 million USD in 2021 and peaking at 37.8 million USD in 2022. This growth was sustained by continued high demand for construction inputs. However, the market corrected in 2023, falling to 32.1 million USD, before stabilizing with a modest increase to 33.4 million USD in 2024.

Production gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone production in Denmark has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 23 664 K $ US, showing a limited gain of 3.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 6.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 19 117 K $ US, with the largest decline that year of 13.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, reaching 19.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Denmark produced 750.6 K t of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone, representing a substantial gain of 18.5% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 9.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 633.6 K t, with the largest decline that year of 7.7%. The maximum value was reached in 2020 at 750.6 K t, marking the largest increase of 18.5%.

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

Exports gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

Gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone volumes leaving Denmark have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 184.5 K t, marking an improvement of 11.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 158.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 37.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Germany, and Sweden stood out as the main markets for exports in kind. Russia accounted for 29.4% of exports, Germany for 21.2%, and Sweden for 18.7%, together representing 69.3% of total flows.

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

Foreign gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone supplies from Denmark have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark exported 5 939 K $ US, representing a limited rise of 8.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 89.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Russia, and Germany formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 24.2% of exports, Russia for 19.9%, and Germany for 14.5%, together representing 58.6% of total 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 gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

Denmark imported 439.3 K t of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in 2021, representing a steep increase of 65.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 76.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Spain, France, and Morocco led the structure of imports in kind. Spain accounted for 36.3% of imports, France for 15.4%, and Morocco for 14.1%, together representing 65.7% 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

After a two-year fall, cross-border shipments of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone to Denmark have increased. In 2021, imports totaled 13 215 K $ US, indicating a sharp gain of 68.1% versus the previous year. Over the period 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 41.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 863 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 13.3%.

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

The country composition of imports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was dispersed. Sweden accounted for 15.6% of imports, Morocco for 14.9%, and Spain for 13.3%, together forming just 43.9% of total flows, with the remaining 56.1% split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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