Organic solvents and paint removers market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for organic solvents and paint removers in Denmark expanded from 6 235 thousand USD in 2018 to 10 169 thousand USD in 2019. This growth coincided with the EU's adoption of stricter labeling requirements for allergen MI in paints and cleaning agents, which lowered the threshold by more than 600 times, alongside tighter limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) in paints and varnishes. These regulations mandated detailed labeling of VOC content and drove development of environmentally certified products, likely increasing demand for compliant, higher-value items and boosting overall market value.

Market volume fluctuated in the following years, declining to 9 202 thousand USD in 2020 before recovering to 11 284 thousand USD in 2021 and dropping to 9 423 thousand USD in 2022. During this period, continued enforcement of VOC limits and a focus on substituting harmful solvents with greener alternatives affected product development and costs. The implementation of EU Regulation 2019/1020 on market surveillance and product compliance enhanced control measures, while updated occupational exposure limits in 2021 aimed at preventing cancer risks in chemical handling influenced workplace safety standards.

From 2023 to 2024, the market continued to contract, reaching 6 654 thousand USD in 2024. Imports fell to 8 863 thousand USD and exports to 3 097 thousand USD in 2024, indicating reduced trade activity alongside the lower domestic market size.

Production organic solvents and paint removers in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of organic solvents and paint removers rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. Output was valued at 1 087 K $ US, marking a 5.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 14.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 034 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 14.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of organic solvents and paint removers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 320.1 tonnes were produced, representing an 8.0% decrease from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 21.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 411.6 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 15.4%.

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

Exports organic solvents and paint removers from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of organic solvents and paint removers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 846 tonnes, showing a sharp decrease of 28.2% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 63.2%, with an annualized rate of 28.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Slovenia were the leading destinations for Denmark's exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 34.4% of exports, Germany for 27.2%, and Slovenia for 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 70.5% 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 exports of organic solvents and paint removers in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 3 413 K $ US, remaining stable compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 54.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and the United States were the main markets for Denmark's exports in value terms. Together, they absorbed 57.4% of total exports of organic solvents and paint removers.

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

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

Imports organic solvents and paint removers to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

The import market for organic solvents and paint removers in Denmark showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. Imports peaked in 2019 at 8 953 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2021 at 3 940 tonnes, resulting in a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports declined by 19.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 45.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 90.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden were the primary sources for Denmark's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 41.0% of imports, Belgium for 25.7%, and Sweden for 17.1%. Combined, these three countries made up 83.8% 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

In 2021, Denmark's imports of organic solvents and paint removers in value terms stood at 13 611 K $ US, marking a 17.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 11 596 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 12.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Belgium consistently remained the main sources for Denmark's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.0% of imports, Sweden for 23.1%, and Belgium for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% 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