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Hand spades and shovels market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for hand spades and shovels in Denmark increased from 470 tons in 2018 to 626 tons in 2020. This growth was primarily fueled by a surge in home gardening and DIY activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, which boosted demand for gardening tools. Imports rose to 716 tons in 2020 to meet this higher consumption. However, the market retracted to 578 tons in 2021 as the immediate pandemic effect waned.

Following a rebound to 721 tons in 2022, the market volume declined to 566 tons in 2023. It then expanded sharply to 822 tons in 2024, driven by enduring post-pandemic home gardening trends and a shift in consumer preferences toward sustainable and ergonomic products. These factors supported sustained import growth, with imports reaching 1 213 tons in 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production hand spades and shovels in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, $ US

In Denmark, the production value of hand spades and shovels reached $65,868 in 2021, marking a 47.2% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 45.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at $44,754, which also saw the largest decline of 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(3.1%)	47.2%	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

Denmark's production of hand spades and shovels increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output amounted to 5,472 kg, reflecting a strong 20.5% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4,151 kg, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	9.4%	20.5%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hand spades and shovels from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of hand spades and shovels from Denmark rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 121.8 tonnes, a 28.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 41.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 81.6 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.4%)	16.6%	28.1%	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Denmark's hand spade and shovel exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 45.0% of exports, Germany for 16.2%, and the United Kingdom for 10.4%, together representing 71.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Denmark's hand spade and shovel exports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled $714,000, up 20.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 21.9%, with an annualized rate of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $531,000, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	11.8%	20.2%	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom were the top contributors to Denmark's hand spade and shovel exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 21.2% of exports, Sweden for 18.9%, and the United Kingdom for 18.3%, jointly making up 58.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hand spades and shovels to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Denmark's imports of hand spades and shovels in kind declined. In 2021, imports totaled 694.6 tonnes, a slight contraction of 3.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 25.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 716.4 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.7%	4.9%	(3.0%)	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands dominated Denmark's hand spade and shovel imports in kind, accounting for 70.3% of total flows, with other destinations contributing relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Denmark's imports of hand spades and shovels in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached approximately $3,213,000, up 13.8% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 46.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	23.6%	13.8%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, China, and Germany were the leading suppliers of hand spades and shovels to Denmark in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 69.1% of imports, China for 10.7%, and Germany for 8.9%, together representing 88.8% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io