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Nonwovens market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish nonwovens market volume increased from 16 389 t in 2018 to 28 053 t in 2021, a growth of over 70%. This expansion began alongside the European Commission's adoption of the comprehensive Plastics Strategy in 2018, which promoted a reduction in man-made raw materials and boosted demand for natural fibers, influencing production and sustainability trends within the industry.

Following the 2021 peak, the market contracted over the next two years, falling to 23 536 t in 2023. However, it rebounded strongly in 2024, reaching 29 549 t and setting a new high for the period. The market's recovery in 2024 coincided with ongoing global shifts toward sustainable nonwovens, particularly for hygiene and medical applications.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 nonwovens in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's nonwovens production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 208.6 million US dollars, up 17.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 63.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 39.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	39.5%	17.5%	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year uptick, Denmark's nonwovens production volume declined. In 2021, 58 466 tonnes were produced, remaining relatively stable year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 40.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.1%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 58 714 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 30.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	30.8%	(0.4%)	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports nonwovens from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year rise, Denmark's nonwovens exports declined. In 2021, the country exported 52 496 tonnes, a drop of 2.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 8.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 53 686 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	7.9%	(2.2%)	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and France were the top contributors to Denmark's nonwovens exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 25.9% of exports, Poland for 19.9%, and France for 10.3%, together making up 56.1% of total 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, M $ US

Denmark's nonwovens export value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 183.6 million US dollars, up 15.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 16.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 151.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	5.1%	15.2%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Poland, and France were the main destinations for Denmark's nonwovens exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.8% of exports, Poland for 16.3%, and France for 11.3%, together representing 50.4% of total 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 nonwovens to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year fall, Denmark's nonwovens imports increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 22 083 tonnes, a rise of 3.5% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 4.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 21 347 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2019 at 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	(2.2%)	3.5%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Germany, Sweden, and China—accounted for 55.3% of Denmark's total nonwovens imports in volume terms.

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, M $ US

Following a two-year drop, Denmark's nonwovens import value increased. In 2021, imports reached 113.3 million US dollars, a sharp rise of 26.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 15.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 89.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	(2.3%)	26.9%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Sweden, and China remained the leading sources for Denmark's nonwovens imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.9% of imports, Sweden for 8.8%, and China for 8.3%, together making up 56.1% of total flows.

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