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Organic surfactants and washing preparations market in Denmark

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for organic surfactants and washing preparations began the period under stringent EU regulations, implemented in 2018, which required complete aerobic biodegradability for all surface-active substances and introduced stricter labeling rules for allergens and preservatives. These rules placed compliance burdens on producers and importers, contributing to a contraction in market size to 102.7 млн долл. in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, however, drove a surge in demand for cleaning agents, pushing the market value up to 159.6 млн долл. despite maintained environmental standards.

Regulatory enforcement continued through 2021 and 2022, with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency focusing on biodegradability requirements and consumer information tools. Growing consumer attention to eco-labels and sustainable products, including natural surfactants, supported demand. The market stabilized at 162.5 млн долл. in 2021 and then grew to 174.6 млн долл. in 2022, partly influenced by the agency's mapping and environmental assessment of outdoor cleaning products, which clarified rules for segments with biocidal status.

After 2022, the market size declined to 153.7 млн долл. in 2023 and further to 139.8 млн долл. in 2024.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, K 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, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 organic surfactants and washing preparations in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Organic surfactants and washing preparations production in Denmark has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 346.3 million US dollars, marking a strong 18.7% increase compared to 2020. Production grew by 22.4% between 2018 and 2021, equating to an annualized rate of 7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 270.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	7.8%	18.7%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Denmark produced 174.9 thousand tonnes of organic surfactants and washing preparations, up 3.5% from 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 169.1 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 4.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 3.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	3.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports organic surfactants and washing preparations from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

Organic surfactants and washing preparations exports from Denmark have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Denmark exported 219.8 thousand tonnes, up 10.3% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 17.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	2.7%	10.3%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Germany formed the main cluster of markets for Denmark's exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 34.7% of exports, Norway for 16.7%, and Germany for 14.3%, together representing 65.7% 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

In 2021, Denmark's exports of organic surfactants and washing preparations totaled 442.0 million US dollars, a 16.7% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 15.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 378.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	(0.9%)	16.7%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Germany were the main destinations for Denmark's exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 24.9% of exports, Norway for 15.7%, and Germany for 15.5%, together representing 56.1% of total exports.

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 organic surfactants and washing preparations to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

The import market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Denmark imported 161.2 thousand tonnes of organic surfactants and washing preparations in 2021, showing a dramatic 50.5% fall from 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 148.9 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 325.8 thousand tonnes. Imports fluctuated 2.2-fold between these years, with the largest increase of 118.9% occurring in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	118.9%	(50.5%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France, Belgium, and Germany formed the key group of partners for Denmark's imports in kind. France accounted for 21.9% of imports, Belgium for 19.4%, and Germany for 15.4%, jointly representing 56.7% of total flows.

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

Organic surfactants and washing preparations imports into Denmark have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 258.2 million US dollars, up 4.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 13.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 214.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 5.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 15.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	15.1%	4.6%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Germany, Sweden, and France—together accounted for 65.3% of total imports in value terms of organic surfactants and washing preparations to Denmark.

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