Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Danish market for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles reached 50.1 million USD, supported by the strengthening of the local plastics industry, whose turnover had grown by 26% since 2009, as well as increased attention to hygiene and packaging in the foodservice sector. Growth continued in 2019 to 55.0 million USD, although a trend towards reducing plastic use in the kitchen began to emerge. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a market decline to 41.1 million USD, despite increased demand for hygienic and disposable items, and the growth of e-commerce, which changed sales models.

After stabilizing at 41.8 million USD in 2021, when regulatory changes aimed at eco-friendly packaging and plastic waste reduction came into effect, the market surged to 56.2 million USD in 2022. This growth was driven by the emergence of new segments for reusable and sustainable household articles, as well as the implementation of stricter EU requirements for packaging and labeling, which stimulated assortment renewal.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 29.4 million USD, but recovered to 49.7 million USD in 2024, approaching pre-pandemic levels.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 14 329 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp year-over-year decrease of 26.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 34.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, 2 222 tonnes were produced, representing a 25.9% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 32.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.4%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased. In 2021, exports totaled 9 209 tonnes, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 60.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 159 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 45.0% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles were relatively evenly distributed. The Netherlands accounted for 24.4% of exports in kind, Germany for 12.3%, and Norway for 11.5%, together making up 48.2% 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

Following a two-year decrease, Denmark's cross-border shipments of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles rose. In 2021, exports reached 142.0 million US dollars, reflecting a strong year-over-year increase of 18.8%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 10.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 119.5 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 20.3% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Sweden, and Germany were the largest buyers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles from Denmark in value terms. Norway accounted for 19.2% of exports, Sweden for 15.7%, and Germany for 13.2%, but their combined share was only 48.1% of total exports, indicating a diversified country structure.

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 tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Denmark's import volumes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 58 622 tonnes, which is 29.1% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 47.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 35 393 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.1% drop.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Germany, and China were the main sources of imports in kind for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Denmark. Poland accounted for 31.6% of imports, Germany for 12.0%, and China for 9.8%, together absorbing 53.5% 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, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased. In 2021, imports totaled 169.5 million US dollars, representing a 20.2% year-over-year rise. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 141.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 14.2% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, China, and Sweden remained the primary suppliers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Denmark in value terms. Poland accounted for 25.2% of imports, China for 20.6%, and Sweden for 11.3%, jointly forming 57.0% 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