Insulating glass units market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish insulating glass units market from 2018 to 2020 was shaped by the introduction of Building Regulations 2018 (BR18), which set higher insulation standards and thermal loss coefficients for construction. This regulatory push, combined with a growing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability documentation, spurred demand, leading to a sharp increase in market volume to 2 802 thousand m² in 2020. New product segments such as fire-resistant EI-classified glass and vacuum insulating glass with improved U-values also emerged, broadening the market offerings.

In the following years, the market adapted to evolving requirements, including updated labeling rules for thermally treated glass enforced in 2022, which influenced production and sales. Automation and digitization in glazing manufacturing enhanced precision and efficiency, while climate initiatives and industry partnerships emphasized the role of insulating glass in circular economy projects. These developments supported a peak volume of 2 823 thousand m² in 2022, though 2021 saw a temporary contraction to 2 153 thousand m² alongside rising market value, reflecting a shift toward more advanced, higher-value products.

After the 2022 peak, market volume adjusted to 2 273 thousand m² in 2023 and showed a modest recovery to 2 418 thousand m² in 2024, with market value stabilizing around 130 million USD.

Production insulating glass units in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of insulating glass units increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 61 370 K $ US, marking a strong improvement of 21.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 21%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 45 879 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Denmark's production of insulating glass units increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 833.0 K m² were produced, up by 12.4% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 726.3 K m², which also experienced the largest decline of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports insulating glass units from Denmark

Exports in kind, K m²

Denmark's exports of insulating glass units increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 305 K m², corresponding to a 2.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 20.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 205 K m², which saw the largest decline of 19.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 45.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Hungary were the top buyers of insulating glass units from Denmark, accounting for 54.8%, 10.9%, and 8.1% of exports in kind, respectively. Their combined share reached 73.8% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2021, foreign supplies of insulating glass units from Denmark were recorded at 10 942 K $ US, which is 13.6% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 24.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 490 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 14.6%. The highest value was in 2020 at 12 658 K $ US, with the largest increase of 69.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Hungary remained the main buyers of insulating glass units from Denmark in value terms, with shares of 36.3%, 18.6%, and 11.4%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 66.4% 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 insulating glass units to Denmark

Imports in kind, K m²

After a two-year advance, Denmark's volume of insulating glass unit imports declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 1 625 K m², down by 31.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 2 360 K m², which also saw the largest increase of 51.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland played the leading role in imports in kind, with a share of 74.4% of total flows, while other markets together accounted for the remainder.

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 insulating glass units increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports registered 86 190 K $ US, up by 24.3% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 22.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 68 628 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland was the key supplier of insulating glass units to Denmark, taking 81.5% of total imports in value terms, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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