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Plastic household articles and hygienic or toilet articles market in Denmark, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market volume for plastic household and hygienic articles in Denmark showed significant fluctuations. After a slight dip to 9 899 t in 2019, consumption surged to 12 539 t in 2020, remained high in 2021 and 2022, then dropped sharply to 7 280 t in 2023 before recovering to 9 259 t in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, peaking at 39 162 тыс. долл. США in 2022.

The market recovery in 2024 occurred alongside a growing consumer inclination toward sustainable packaging and eco-friendly hygiene products. Retail sales of some hygiene categories like menstrual care and adult incontinence saw slight declines, but overall market volume increased, indicating shifting demand within the sector.

By 2025, new regulatory measures were introduced, including extended producer responsibility for single-use plastic products effective from January 2025, and the EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste, reflecting ongoing policy focus on environmental sustainability.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 plastic household and hygienic articles in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Denmark's production of plastic household and hygienic articles reached its lowest value at 11 315 thousand US dollars. Output then surged by 18.4% in 2020, peaking at 13 399 thousand US dollars. However, in 2021, production declined by 14.7% to 11 434 thousand US dollars.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	18.4%	(14.7%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of plastic household and hygienic articles grew for two consecutive years before declining in 2021. Output peaked in 2020 at 2 043 tonnes, marking a 14.6% increase from the previous year. In 2021, production fell by 14.6% to 1 745 tonnes.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	14.6%	(14.6%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic household and hygienic articles from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles have grown for three straight years. In 2021, exports reached 4 419 tonnes, up 4.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 51%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.0%	12.2%	4.3%	14.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Norway, and France were key buyers of Denmark's plastic household and hygienic articles, accounting for 18.0%, 17.9%, and 10.1% of export volumes, respectively. Together, they represented 46.0% of total exports, with the remaining 54.0% distributed among numerous other partners.

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

Denmark's export value of plastic household and hygienic articles has risen for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports totaled 53 237 thousand US dollars, a strong 11.7% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 47.8%, with an average annual rate of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.7%	21.7%	11.7%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Denmark's plastic household and hygienic articles by value, contributing 22.1%, 19.1%, and 10.9% of total export value, respectively. These three countries together accounted for 52.1% of Denmark's exports in this category.

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 plastic household and hygienic articles to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles have increased for three years in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 14 972 tonnes, a modest 1.6% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 34%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	23.9%	1.6%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, China, and Sweden were the leading suppliers of plastic household and hygienic articles to Denmark, making up 55.5%, 11.1%, and 9.8% of import volumes, respectively. Their combined share reached 76.4% of total imports.

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

Denmark's import value of plastic household and hygienic articles has climbed for three straight years. In 2021, imports stood at 73 515 thousand US dollars, up 7.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 28.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	18.6%	7.2%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Poland, China, and Sweden were the primary sources for Denmark's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles by value, together accounting for 66.7% of total import value.

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