Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for plastic tube and pipe fittings in Denmark contracted from 21 138 t to 16 855 t. This period was defined by established Danish building regulations, including DS 432 for wastewater installations, which set specific standards for cold-climate suitability and required certification by the Danish Technological Institute, ensuring product quality but within a stable regulatory environment.

The market decline continued, reaching a low of 7 512 t in 2023. A key regulatory shift occurred in July 2022 with new executive orders on the design and application of technical equipment issued by the Danish Working Environment Authority, altering compliance requirements for piping systems. Simultaneously, significant investments in pipeline infrastructure across Europe aimed to stimulate demand for industrial fittings and flanges, although the full market impact in Denmark was delayed.

In 2024, the market volume rebounded to 9 335 t, marking a recovery. This growth aligns with broader European trends of mild market expansion, driven by sustained infrastructure development needs and ongoing compliance with stringent Danish and European standards for plastic fittings.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes increased in value after two years of decline. In 2021, output reached 55 841 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.0% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 6.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 54 221 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 5.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined for the second consecutive year in volume. In 2021, output totaled 8 216 tonnes, down 23.3% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 39.6%, with an average annual decline of 15.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 210 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 29.6% drop.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark exported 7 225 tonnes of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in 2021, up 1.1% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 7.6%, with an average annual growth of 2.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 0.4% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Germany were the primary buyers of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Denmark in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 37.3% of exports, Norway for 21.0%, and Germany for 7.5%, together comprising 65.8% of total exports.

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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 74 473 thousand US dollars, up 10.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 21.6%, with an average annual increase of 6.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, the United States, and Norway accounted for the largest share of Denmark's exports in value terms. Sweden represented 24.5% of exports, the United States 17.0%, and Norway 16.3%, together making up 57.9% of total export 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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark imported 12 689 tonnes of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in 2021, showing a modest reduction of 4.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 10.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 477 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 6.5% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden were the principal suppliers of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Denmark in volume terms. Germany accounted for 19.4% of imports, Poland for 15.8%, and Sweden for 14.9%, together comprising 50.0% of total imports.

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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 94 042 thousand US dollars, up 16.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 8.7%, with an average annual increase of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 78 212 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden were the primary suppliers of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Denmark in value terms. Germany accounted for 30.0% of imports, Poland for 16.2%, and Sweden for 12.8%, together making up 59.0% of total imports.

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

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