Non-cellular plastic sheets market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for non-cellular plastic sheets and film in Denmark contracted, with volume falling from 34 thousand tons to 31 thousand tons. This decline coincided with increased focus on plastic recycling, as household collection for recycling rose significantly, and official reports highlighted the shift towards bio-based and biodegradable plastics, putting pressure on traditional plastic demand.

The market rebounded sharply from 2021, reaching 55 thousand tons by 2023. This growth was driven by new EU regulations on recycled plastic for food contact materials, which took effect in October 2022, and the implementation of extended producer responsibility for packaging and single-use plastics. Additionally, the rise of e-commerce increased demand for plastic film for packaging, as highlighted in environmental assessment reports.

In 2024, the market volume plummeted to 33 thousand tons, a 40% drop from the previous year. This contraction occurred as producers anticipated stricter rules, including higher fees on single-use plastic effective from January 2025 and clean-up responsibility for certain single-use plastic items, leading to reduced production and imports.

Production non-cellular plastic sheets in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of non-cellular plastic sheets in monetary terms increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, output reached 120.0 million US dollars, showing a modest year-over-year improvement of 6.5%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 112.6 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of non-cellular plastic sheets in physical terms rose after a two-year decrease. In 2021, 13 258 tonnes were produced, representing a moderate increase of 6.3% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 12 473 tonnes, and the largest decline also occurred in 2020 at 12.3%.

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

Exports non-cellular plastic sheets from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of non-cellular plastic sheets in physical terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume totaled 14 625 tonnes, reflecting a gradual year-over-year decrease of 5.3%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -3.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 955 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2020 at 8.9% and the largest increase in 2019 at 4.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of non-cellular plastic sheets in physical terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. The Netherlands accounted for 16.5% of exports, Sweden for 16.0%, and Norway for 12.4%, together making up only 44.9% of total 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

Denmark's exports of non-cellular plastic sheets in monetary terms increased after a two-year reduction. In 2021, exports amounted to 146.3 million US dollars, corresponding to a slight gain of 3.0% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 142.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 7.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's exports of non-cellular plastic sheets in value terms were characterized by a broad spread across markets. The Netherlands accounted for 15.0% of exports, Sweden for 12.1%, and Germany for 11.5%, together representing only 38.6% of total 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 non-cellular plastic sheets to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets in physical terms reached 41 171 tonnes, showing a substantial increase of 20.0% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 20.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Estonia, Germany, and Sweden were among the largest suppliers of non-cellular plastic sheets to Denmark in physical terms. Estonia accounted for 18.6% of imports, Germany for 18.4%, and Sweden for 12.3%, but even together they represented just 49.3% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Denmark's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets in monetary terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 164.6 million US dollars, marking a notable gain of 20.3% compared with 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 135.6 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.8%.

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

The market base for Denmark's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was wide. Germany accounted for 19.5% of imports, Italy for 12.1%, and Estonia for 11.2%, jointly making up just 42.8% of total flows, with the remaining 57.2% shared by numerous other countries.

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

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