Non-refractory mortars and concretes market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-refractory mortars and concretes in Denmark expanded from 5 976 thousand tons in 2018 to 6 640 thousand tons in 2021. This growth period coincided with increased industry attention to sustainability, spurred by a forward-looking note on concrete use in construction that highlighted anticipated large-scale CO2 storage from 2025, encouraging innovation and demand for more sustainable concrete products.

After peaking in 2021, market volume declined to 6 282 thousand tons in 2022 and fell further to 4 918 thousand tons in 2023, before a partial recovery to 5 038 thousand tons in 2024. During this later period, industry analysis emphasized that smarter design methods and more CO2-reduced concrete types could significantly lower material consumption, while a broader shift toward bio-based materials reflected the construction sector's heightened sustainability focus.

Factors pointing to 2025 indicate a record-high activity level in Denmark's construction sector, with strong emphasis on energy and infrastructure projects alongside growth in residential building. This environment, coupled with EU sustainability reporting directives and large-scale concrete recycling initiatives, shapes the evolving requirements and opportunities for the concrete market.

Production non-refractory mortars and concretes in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Production of non-refractory mortars and concretes in Denmark has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 480.9 million US dollars, marking a 9.3% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 19.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 393.2 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 2.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with an 11.9% jump.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Denmark's production volume of non-refractory mortars and concretes has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 6 657 thousand tonnes, which is 2.3% higher than in 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%.

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

Exports non-refractory mortars and concretes from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's export volume of non-refractory mortars and concretes has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 70 981 tonnes, showing a gradual increase of 5.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 65.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 18.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Germany, and Sweden formed the main cluster of markets for Denmark's exports in kind. Norway accounted for 24.1% of exports, Germany for 21.3%, and Sweden for 15.1%, together representing 60.5% 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 export value of non-refractory mortars and concretes has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 39 269 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust rise of 23.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 82.3%, with an annualized rate of 22.2%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, the largest buyers of non-refractory mortars and concretes from Denmark in value terms were Asia (not elsewhere specified), Sweden, and Norway. Asia accounted for 20.3% of exports, Sweden for 19.6%, and Norway for 11.7%, together forming 51.6% of total export value.

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-refractory mortars and concretes to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of non-refractory mortars and concretes amounted to 54 551 tonnes, down by 30.0% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 30.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 11.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 1.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany and the Netherlands concentrated the majority of Denmark's imports in kind of non-refractory mortars and concretes, while other markets played a less significant role.

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 approximately 13 444 thousand US dollars of non-refractory mortars and concretes in 2021, amounting to a slight decrease of 2.9% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 11.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.8%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 2.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden continued to lead as the top suppliers of non-refractory mortars and concretes to Denmark in value terms. Germany accounted for 58.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 15.4%, and Sweden for 10.6%, jointly taking 84.1% of total import value.

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

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