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Paper bags and sacks market in Denmark

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Danish paper bags and sacks market opened the period at 39.1 thousand tons in 2018, with demand partly supported by a regulatory mandate requiring paper bags for garden waste, which secured a steady outlet for such products. Over the next three years, the market volume gradually contracted, falling to 34.5 thousand tons by 2021.

A temporary rebound to 38.7 thousand tons occurred in 2022, but this was followed by a sharp downturn. The market volume plunged by 30% to 26.8 thousand tons in 2023 and fell further to 22.5 thousand tons in 2024, marking an overall decline of 43% from the 2018 level.

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, K $ 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, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 paper bags and sacks in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Paper bag and sack production in Denmark has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 50 760 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 18.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 840 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.6%)	2.7%	18.1%	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year decrease, paper bag and sack production in Denmark has rebounded. In 2021, Denmark produced 33 076 tonnes, showing a 16.5% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 2.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 28 381 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 7.7% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(4.8%)	16.5%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper bags and sacks from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, paper bag and sack exports from Denmark have increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 20 069 tonnes, up by 17.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 16.5%, representing an annualized rate of 5.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 17 131 tonnes, and the largest decline was in 2019 with a 0.3% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(0.2%)	17.2%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Finland consistently held the top positions in Denmark's export structure by volume. Sweden accounted for 33.7% of exports, Germany for 12.3%, and Finland for 8.9%, with these three countries together making up 55.0% of total export 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, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's paper bag and sack exports reached 66 162 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 37.4% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 37.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 with a 0.3% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(0.3%)	37.4%	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Finland were the leading buyers of paper bags and sacks from Denmark by value. Sweden accounted for 29.3% of exports, Germany for 16.5%, and Finland for 8.3%, with their combined share reaching 54.1% of total export value.

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 paper bags and sacks to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark imported a total of 21 455 tonnes of paper bags and sacks in 2021, which is 10.3% less compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 0.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	0.1%	(10.3%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Poland, Germany, and Sweden—together accounted for 54.7% of Denmark's total imports of paper bags and sacks by volume.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decline, paper bag and sack imports into Denmark have increased. In 2021, imports totaled 59 962 thousand US dollars, up by 25.9% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 15.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 47 634 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	(7.8%)	25.9%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and China were the main sources of imports by value for Denmark. Poland accounted for 19.5% of imports, Germany for 18.7%, and China for 15.5%, with these three countries together making up 53.7% of total import 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