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Knitted gloves and mittens 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 knitted gloves and mittens in Denmark fluctuated significantly from 2018 to 2024. After rising to 29 516 thousand units in 2019, the market contracted to 21 261 thousand units in 2020. It then sharply recovered to 29 596 thousand units in 2021, followed by two years of decline, reaching 22 302 thousand units in 2023. In 2024, market volume peaked at 34 730 thousand units, a 56% increase from the previous year.

Domestic production played a minor role, accounting for less than 0.1% of market volume, indicating near-complete reliance on imported supplies. Imports varied from 34 731 thousand units in 2020 to 53 678 thousand units in 2024, while exports gradually increased from 12 434 thousand units in 2018 to 18 955 thousand units in 2024, reducing net imports.

In 2025, the Danish government reintroduced a tax deduction for craftsmen with a focus on green investments, which is linked to consumer policy measures.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 2u
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 2u
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K 2u
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K 2u
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 2u
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K 2u
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K 2u
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K 2u
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 2u
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K 2u
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K 2u
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K 2u
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 2u
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K 2u
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K 2u
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K 2u
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K 2u
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K 2u
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K 2u
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K 2u
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 2u
  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 knitted gloves and mittens in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's knitted gloves and mittens production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 145.1 K $ US, marking a 25.4% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 33.2%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 12.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	(1.1%)	(25.4%)	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, 2u

After a two-year increase, Denmark's knitted gloves and mittens production volume declined. In 2021, 19 215 2u were produced, representing a 24.5% drop from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 17%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 25 454 2u, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 6.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, 2u

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.2%	3.6%	(24.5%)	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports knitted gloves and mittens from Denmark

Exports in kind, K 2u

Cross-border shipments of knitted gloves and mittens from Denmark have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 15 964 K 2u, showing a notable 18.3% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 28.4%, with an annualized rate of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	2.3%	18.3%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Finland were the primary buyers of knitted gloves and mittens from Denmark. Germany accounted for 51.1% of exports in kind, Sweden for 12.0%, and Finland for 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 68.6% of total exports in kind.

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

Knitted gloves and mittens shipments from Denmark to abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume stood at 33 294 K $ US, reflecting a strong 20.4% gain compared to 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, exports rose by 33.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	1.8%	20.4%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Denmark's knitted gloves and mittens exports in value terms. Germany represented 43.7% of exports, Sweden 12.6%, and the United Kingdom 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 62.4% of total export 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 knitted gloves and mittens to Denmark

Imports in kind, K 2u

Denmark imported 45 541 K 2u of knitted gloves and mittens in 2021, up by 31.1% compared to 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 19.7%, with a CAGR of 6.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 34 731 K 2u, which also saw the largest decline of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K 2u

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	(18.6%)	31.1%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Pakistan, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Denmark's imports of knitted gloves and mittens in kind. China accounted for 45.9% of imports, Pakistan for 27.0%, and Germany for 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 79.6% of total import flows.

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

In 2021, knitted gloves and mittens shipments to Denmark from abroad amounted to 49 712 K $ US, indicating a sudden rise of 35.3% compared with 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 24.6%, with a CAGR of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 36 734 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	(9.6%)	35.3%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, China, Pakistan, and Sweden were the key partners for Denmark's imports of knitted gloves and mittens in value terms. China represented 41.6% of imports, Pakistan 15.0%, and Sweden 9.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 65.6% of total import flows.

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