Not ornamented plaster boards and panels market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not ornamented plaster boards and panels in Denmark showed a general upward trend in both volume and value from 2018 to 2022. Market volume grew from 30.4 million m² in 2018 to a peak of 34.5 million m² in 2020, stabilizing around 33 million m² in the following two years. In value terms, the market expanded consistently, rising from 79.4 million USD to 98.4 million USD by 2022.

A significant contraction occurred in 2023, with market volume dropping sharply to 24.5 million m² and value declining to 85.7 million USD. That same year saw the establishment of the Partnership for Circular Plaster, involving major producers like Knauf and Gyproc, which focused on promoting gypsum waste recycling and advocating for changes in legislative and economic incentives for the sector. The market recovered partially in 2024, with volume reaching 31.8 million m² and value climbing to 99.8 million USD.

By 2025, new regulatory measures began to shape the industry's operating environment. Stricter climate requirements for buildings came into force in July 2025, and new extended producer responsibility rules for packaging took effect in October, affecting plaster board packaging. Concurrently, manufacturers significantly increased their use of recycled gypsum, with Knauf raising the share in its boards and ceilings to 40-50% and introducing new product-specific environmental declarations with a 40-70% lower CO2 footprint.

Production not ornamented plaster boards and panels in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of unornamented plaster boards and panels has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 90 000 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.7% year-over-year rise. Production hit its lowest point in 2019 at 79 285 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 8.4%. Overall, between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Denmark's production volume of unornamented plaster boards and panels has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 28 412 thousand square meters were produced, showing a modest 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 26 207 thousand square meters, with the largest decline that year at 2.4%. In contrast, 2020 saw the biggest increase at 4.8%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 5.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports not ornamented plaster boards and panels from Denmark

Exports in kind, K m²

After two years of decline, Denmark's exports of unornamented plaster boards and panels have rebounded. In 2021, exports totaled 8 103 thousand square meters, up 13.1% from 2020. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 7 164 thousand square meters, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 26.5%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 36.3%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, the top destinations for Denmark's exports of unornamented plaster boards and panels in volume terms were Sweden, accounting for 36.3% of exports, Norway at 15.8%, and the United Kingdom at 10.1%. Together, these three countries made up 62.2% 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

Following a two-year contraction, Denmark's exports of unornamented plaster boards and panels have increased. In 2021, exports were valued at 36 223 thousand US dollars, a strong 12.1% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 32 317 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 14.7%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 17.6%, averaging an annualized rate of decline of 6.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's export market in value terms was diverse. Norway led with 24.3% of exports, followed by France at 16.0% and Sweden at 8.4%. These three countries combined accounted for 48.8% of total flows, while the remaining 51.2% was distributed among many other nations.

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

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

Imports not ornamented plaster boards and panels to Denmark

Imports in kind, K m²

Denmark's imports of unornamented plaster boards and panels have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 12 712 thousand square meters, down 10.6% from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 16 370 thousand square meters, with the largest decline in 2020 at 13.1%. In 2019, imports saw a slight increase of 0.9%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands was the leading source for Denmark's imports of unornamented plaster boards and panels in volume terms, accounting for 46.6% of imports. Spain followed with 27.2%, and Germany with 18.0%. Together, these three countries represented 91.8% 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 imports of unornamented plaster boards and panels in value terms reached 38 105 thousand US dollars in 2021, up 1.3% from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 39 655 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2020 at 5.2%. In 2019, imports increased by 7.8%. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 3.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 1.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands was the primary market for Denmark's imports of unornamented plaster boards and panels in value terms, making up 32.5% of imports. Spain accounted for 31.1%, and Germany for 25.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 89.0% 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