Illuminated signs and name-plates market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for illuminated signs in Denmark showed modest growth from 28.8 million USD in 2018 to 29.1 million USD in 2019, supported by stringent EU and Danish environmental regulations that encouraged innovation in materials and energy efficiency, alongside rising demand for digital signage from expanding commercial venues like malls and hotels. This trend was sharply interrupted in 2020 when the market contracted to 25.1 million USD due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted production and supply chains while dampening consumption across sectors.

A strong rebound followed in 2021, with the market value climbing to 30.6 million USD as the industry adapted to pandemic conditions, witnessing a shift in preference toward energy-efficient and sustainable signage solutions and accelerated adoption of digital displays in retail and public spaces. The market then stabilized near 30.4 million USD in 2022, influenced by the normalization of global supply chains and fluctuations in energy prices which affected production costs and availability.

After a decline to 27.9 million USD in 2023, the market for illuminated signs reached 32.1 million USD in 2024, marking the highest value in the observed period.

Production illuminated signs and name-plates in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of illuminated signs and name-plates rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. Output reached 30 904 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 25.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 24 706 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.9%.

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

Exports illuminated signs and name-plates from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of illuminated signs and name-plates by volume showed a modest recovery in 2021 after a two-year drop. Shipments totaled 119.0 tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased significantly by 55.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 23.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 118.4 tonnes, which also experienced the steepest decline of 36.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands remained Denmark's top export destinations by volume. Sweden accounted for 31.8% of exports, Norway for 21.4%, and the Netherlands for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented 60.4% of Denmark's total export flows of illuminated signs and name-plates.

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 illuminated signs and name-plates by value increased slightly in 2021 after two years of decline. Export value reached 3 727 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, exports decreased by 46.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 18.8%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 3 643 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 35.3%.

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

Denmark's export structure by value from 2018 to 2021 was relatively diversified. The Netherlands accounted for 18.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 15.0%, and Norway for 14.8%. Together, these three countries represented 48.1% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports illuminated signs and name-plates to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of illuminated signs and name-plates by volume declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. Import volume reached 190.6 tonnes, down 5.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 54.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 23.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Lithuania, and France formed the main cluster of markets for Denmark's imports by volume. China accounted for 51.5% of imports, Lithuania for 9.1%, and France for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 67.7% of Denmark's total import flows of illuminated signs and name-plates.

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

Denmark's imports of illuminated signs and name-plates by value declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. Import value stood at 3 465 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial reduction of 14.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 51.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 21.4%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Lithuania, and Germany played the leading roles in Denmark's imports by value. China accounted for 33.5% of imports, Lithuania for 15.4%, and Germany for 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented 62.3% of Denmark's total import flows of illuminated signs and name-plates.

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

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