Metal sanitary ware market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's metal sanitary ware market expanded significantly, reaching a peak value of $51.3 million in 2021. This growth was supported by a stable underlying market for copper and its alloys. The surge to the peak was primarily driven by a broad increase in both imports and exports of copper sanitary ware across Europe, with Denmark participating actively. Additionally, Danish prices for these products were among the highest in Europe, contributing to the elevated market value.

Following the 2021 peak, the market entered a contraction phase. Imports and consumption began to decline from their highs, leading to a drop in market size to $50.5 million in 2022 and a sharper fall to $36.6 million in 2023. This downturn reflected a broader slowdown in market momentum across the region after the previous period of intense activity.

In 2024, the market showed signs of recovery, rising to $41.5 million. This rebound occurred despite a continued decline in imports, as high unit prices in Denmark helped sustain the market's value. Furthermore, exports experienced a slight uptick after two years of decline, providing additional support to the overall market size.

Production metal sanitary ware in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's metal sanitary ware production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 24 748 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.6% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 13%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Exports metal sanitary ware from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's metal sanitary ware export volume has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 3 666 tonnes, up 12.0% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 83.1%, with an average annual rate of 22.3%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 1 977 tonnes, which saw a decline of 1.2%. In contrast, 2020 recorded the largest increase at 65.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Greenland, Sweden, and Norway were the core destinations for Denmark's metal sanitary ware exports by volume. Greenland accounted for 38.8% of exports, Sweden for 25.5%, and Norway for 12.4%, together making up 76.7% 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

Denmark's metal sanitary ware export value has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 53 889 thousand US dollars, a 20.1% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 41.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.4%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 36 052 thousand US dollars, which experienced a 5.1% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 24.5% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Greenland, Sweden, and Norway were the main buyers of Denmark's metal sanitary ware by value. Greenland represented 22.4% of export value, Sweden 21.4%, and Norway 14.5%, together comprising 58.4% 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 metal sanitary ware to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's metal sanitary ware import volume has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6 596 tonnes, a sharp 46.8% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 86.6%, equating to an average annual rate of 23.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Sweden were the primary sources for Denmark's metal sanitary ware imports by volume. China accounted for 37.4% of imports, Germany for 20.3%, and Sweden for 20.3%, together making up 78.0% 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, K $ US

Denmark's metal sanitary ware import value has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 80 465 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 18.1% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 30.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 60 796 thousand US dollars, which saw a 1.3% decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and Sweden were the leading sources for Denmark's metal sanitary ware imports by value. Germany accounted for 35.8% of import value, China for 28.1%, and Sweden for 20.4%, together representing 84.3% 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