Metal caps and lids market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for metal caps and lids in Denmark reached 66.3 million USD, supported by marked growth in per capita consumption and market value across Europe. Over the next two years, the market size contracted, falling to 45.6 million USD by 2020.

A sharp recovery followed from 2021 onward, with the market expanding to 96.8 million USD in 2022. This upturn was primarily driven by surging energy costs across Europe, which raised manufacturing expenses and market prices, alongside increased demand for tamper-evident closures in pharmaceutical and food packaging. Global supply chain disruptions and raw material price volatility in 2022 further impacted costs, while consumer preference for recyclable aluminum closures sustained market demand.

By 2023, the market stabilized at approximately 96.4 million USD as continued high energy prices kept production costs elevated, and the growing adoption of flip-top closures in personal care products opened new demand segments. In 2024, the market size declined to 90.5 million USD, even though Denmark recorded the highest per capita consumption growth for metal closures in the EU and a significant expansion in regional production.

Production metal caps and lids in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of metal caps and lids increased in 2021 after two years of decline. The output was valued at 75 495 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate gain of 7.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 70 436 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 9.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of metal caps and lids declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 2 842 tonnes, down by 43.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 49.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.4%.

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

Exports metal caps and lids from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Exported volumes of metal caps and lids from Denmark declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark exported 4 756 tonnes, indicating a steep contraction of 25.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Germany remained the main markets for Denmark's exports of metal caps and lids in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 39.5% of exports, Ireland for 9.1%, and Germany for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 56.6% 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, K $ US

Metal caps and lids deliveries from Denmark increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark exported 92 433 thousand US dollars worth of metal caps and lids, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 15.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the buyer portfolio for Denmark's metal caps and lids exports in value terms was broad. Germany accounted for 17.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 17.5%, and France for 9.9%. Together, these three countries contributed 45.3% of total exports, while many other countries held smaller but non-negligible shares.

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

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

Imports metal caps and lids to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Denmark imported 22 875 tonnes of metal caps and lids in 2021, equivalent to a steep decline of 55.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 13 561 tonnes, while the maximum value occurred in 2020 at 51 829 tonnes. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 282.2%, resulting in a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.8 times between 2019 and 2020.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden were the main suppliers of metal caps and lids to Denmark in kind. Germany accounted for 59.8% of imports, Poland for 12.1%, and Sweden for 9.5%. Together, these three countries comprised 81.3% of total imports.

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 imported 80 220 thousand US dollars worth of metal caps and lids in 2021, reflecting a strong increase of 19.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 67 350 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in the same year at 1.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Poland, and Germany played leading roles in Denmark's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms. Sweden accounted for 25.7% of imports, Poland for 25.0%, and Germany for 20.1%. Together, these three countries represented 70.8% of total import flows.

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

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