Kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for kaolin-coated paper and paperboard began the period under the influence of the EU's Green Public Procurement criteria for paper, which set sustainability requirements for public purchases. This regulatory focus started to shape institutional demand. Market volume nevertheless declined from 256 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 244 thousand tonnes in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 then triggered widespread supply chain disruptions, leading to a further contraction of the market to 209 thousand tonnes.

In 2021, increased consumer and corporate demand for recycled paper and certifications like FSC and CO2-neutral production supported a market recovery to 214 thousand tonnes. This shift toward more sustainable products provided a temporary uplift. However, 2022 saw a severe market correction, with volume plunging to 160 thousand tonnes, a drop that coincided with broader economic headwinds not fully captured by the ongoing sustainability trends.

Following the sharp decline, the market showed signs of partial stabilization, rising to 169 thousand tonnes in 2023. However, this was followed by another decrease to 157 thousand tonnes in 2024, reflecting continued volatility in the latter part of the review period.

Production kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Denmark's production of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard rebounded. In 2021, output was valued at 21 667 thousand US dollars, marking a 45.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest value occurred in 2020 at 14 912 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 15.6% in 2019.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year contraction, Denmark's production of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard saw an upturn. In 2021, 11 974 tonnes were produced, representing a 17.5% improvement compared to the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 3.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.3%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 10 194 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 11.0%.

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

Exports kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year contraction, Denmark's exports of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard increased. In 2021, exports reached 11.4 thousand tonnes, up by 23.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 15.9%, with an annualized decrease of 5.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 9.3 thousand tonnes, following the largest decline of 22.9% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Norway were the main markets for Denmark's exports of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard in kind. Germany accounted for 48.4% of exports, France for 20.9%, and Norway for 6.5%, together representing 75.8% of total export 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, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Denmark's exports of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard in value terms rose. In 2021, exports amounted to 22.7 million US dollars, reflecting a 29.4% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports declined by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 17.6 million US dollars, after the largest drop of 26.8% in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, France, and Norway were the principal destinations for Denmark's exports in value terms. Germany held a 40.0% share, France 16.8%, and Norway 8.6%, collectively accounting for 65.4% of total export 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 kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's imports of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard in kind increased. In 2021, imports totaled 213.2 thousand tonnes, up by 2.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 17.1%, with an annualized decline of 6.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 208.4 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decrease of 14.4%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Finland were the largest contributors to Denmark's imports in kind. Sweden accounted for 59.5% of imports, Germany for 17.2%, and Finland for 13.6%, together making up 90.3% of total import 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, M $ US

Following a two-year fall, Denmark's imports of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard in value terms increased. In 2021, import volume registered 215.4 million US dollars, representing a significant rise of 12.6% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 191.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Finland were the primary suppliers of kaolin or inorganic coated paper and paperboard to Denmark in value terms. Sweden held a 58.9% share, Germany 16.6%, and Finland 13.3%, jointly accounting for 88.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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