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MEA and its salts market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for monoethanolamine and its salts in Denmark rose from 822 t in 2018 to 1 212 t in 2020, an increase of over 47%. This expansion was accompanied by growth in domestic production, which climbed from 566 t to 791 t over the same period, while import and export flows varied.

Following 2020, import volumes reached a high of 907 t in 2021 before trending downward to 488 t by 2025. Exports, which had been a consistent feature of the market, ceased entirely after 2022, marking a significant shift in the country's trade balance for these chemicals.

The available data shows a period of market growth concluding around 2020-2021, after which import activity contracted substantially through the mid-2020s.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
  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, t
  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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 MEA and its salts in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of MEA and its salts has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 1 323 thousand US dollars, which represents a 20.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 65.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.1%	15.5%	20.6%	18.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of MEA and its salts has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 790.6 tonnes, showing a slight increase of 1.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production expanded by 39.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 11.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.3%	1.7%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports MEA and its salts from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 447 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 980 tonnes, resulting in a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Denmark's exports of MEA and its salts surged by 119.3% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 32.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.3%)	(18.1%)	119.3%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Denmark's exports in kind were Sweden, Norway, and Germany, which together accounted for 85.4% of total export 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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 014 thousand US dollars, while the highest stood at 3 548 thousand US dollars in 2021, creating a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.5 times. In 2021, Denmark's exports of MEA and its salts increased by 249.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.2%)	(10.4%)	249.9%	27.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway were the top markets for Denmark's exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 57.3% of exports, Germany for 9.3%, and Norway for 8.1%, together making up 74.6% 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 MEA and its salts to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of MEA and its salts have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 907 tonnes, reflecting a modest uptick of 4.4% compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 14.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 846 tonnes, with the largest drop of 20.4% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.4%)	2.7%	4.4%	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Belgium and Germany were the primary sources for Denmark's imports in kind, together representing 87.4% of total import flows, while other markets contributed smaller 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

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest import value was in 2020 at 1 015 thousand US dollars, and the highest was in 2021, resulting in a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Denmark imported MEA and its salts valued at 1 015 thousand US dollars, which is 166.6% higher than in 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 29.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.6%)	(8.0%)	166.6%	20.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium and Germany together absorbed 85.5% of Denmark's total import value for MEA and its salts, with the remaining volume distributed among smaller markets.

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