Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Denmark grew strongly in 2021, increasing by 37% to 75 thousand tons. This expansion coincided with a period of significant global and European growth in production and consumption of related plastic products, reflecting robust underlying demand that boosted the domestic market. The market volume continued to rise to a peak of 85 thousand tons in 2022.

Following the 2022 peak, market volume contracted to 76 thousand tons in 2023 and fell further to 52 thousand tons in 2024. This period of adjustment aligned with the implementation of new environmental regulations. In 2022, Denmark extended producer responsibility to include single-use plastic items like food containers and films, effective from 2025, which began shaping market expectations. The subsequent postponement of the mandatory packaging producer registration to 2024 introduced compliance timelines that likely affected market access and planning for producers during this phase.

Production plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 212.3 million US dollars, showing a strong year-on-year gain of 16.0%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 175.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 40,747 tonnes, marking a steep increase of 48.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 47.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.9%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 25,048 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.3%.

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

Exports plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark exported 23,744 tonnes of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip, representing a robust rise of 14.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 13.1%, with an annualized rate of 4.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 20,820 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in kind were relatively evenly distributed. Sweden accounted for 18.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 13.7%, and Germany for 10.6%, together making up only 42.5% 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

After a two-year decline, Denmark's exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip have increased. In 2021, exports were valued at 205.5 million US dollars, marking a rise of 10.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 186.3 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip in value terms were broadly spread across markets. The Netherlands accounted for 13.0% of exports, Sweden for 12.4%, and the United States for 11.1%, together representing only 36.5% 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 plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark imported 58,031 tonnes of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip, indicating an increase of 20.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 2.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical structure of Denmark's imports in kind was highly diversified. Germany accounted for 18.3% of imports, Sweden for 17.7%, and Estonia for 13.4%, together making up only 49.4% of total flows, while the remaining 50.6% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

After a two-year drop, Denmark's imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip have increased. In 2021, imports totaled 244.5 million US dollars, equivalent to a significant increase of 22.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 199.8 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the partner structure for Denmark's imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany accounted for 19.1% of imports, Sweden for 15.0%, and Italy for 9.1%, jointly representing 43.3% of total flows, with many other countries accounting for the remaining 56.7%.

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

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