Paper and paperboard packing and office articles market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Denmark declined from 426 thousand tons in 2018 to 357 thousand tons in 2020, before recovering to 387 thousand tons in 2021. The rebound in 2021 coincided with a noted shift in consumer behavior and preferences towards recycled paper and FSC-certified materials, particularly within e-commerce, which likely supported renewed demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

From 2022 onwards, regulatory developments became a dominant theme. The political agreement on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, established in August 2022, set in motion a framework aimed at reducing packaging consumption and increasing recycling rates. This regulatory pressure, alongside the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), contributed to a contraction in market volume to 342 thousand tons in 2023 as the industry began adapting. Concurrently, market players increased their use of FSC-certified and recycled paper in packaging to meet both regulatory and consumer expectations. Despite these constraints, the market expanded to 394 thousand tons in 2024, a period which saw the opening of the EPR producer register and stricter reporting requirements, suggesting market adaptation and possibly increased import activity.

Production paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 590.4 million US dollars, marking a robust 14.1% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 512.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 25.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Denmark's production volume of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 360.3 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a 3.6% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 337.7 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 17.0%.

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

Exports paper and paperboard packing and office articles from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Denmark's exports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles totalled 122.7 thousand tonnes, showing a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 15.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 104.7 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 126.4 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 20.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway were the key partners for Denmark's exports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 27.7% of exports, Germany for 17.1%, and Norway for 7.6%, together representing 52.4% of total 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, M $ US

Denmark's exports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 317.2 million US dollars, up by 4.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 17.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 257.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 4.4%, while the largest increase of 17.5% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Norway accounted for the largest share of Denmark's exports in value terms. Sweden represented 26.3% of exports, Germany 17.4%, and Norway 8.2%, together comprising 51.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports paper and paperboard packing and office articles to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

Denmark's imports of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 301.2 thousand tonnes, up by 10.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 18.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden formed the core of Denmark's imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 34.4% of imports, Poland for 28.5%, and Sweden for 10.4%, together taking 73.3% of total 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, M $ US

In 2021, Denmark imported 301.2 million US dollars worth of paper and paperboard packaging and office articles, which is a 21.7% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 22.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden were the key partners for Denmark's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 29.6% of imports, Poland for 21.7%, and Sweden for 11.7%, jointly representing 63.0% of total flows.

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

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