Plugs and sockets market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plugs and sockets in Denmark expanded significantly from $62.6 million in 2018 to a peak of $92.0 million in 2022. This growth was followed by a contraction in the subsequent two years, with the market volume falling to $78.6 million in 2023 and then to $70.2 million in 2024.

Domestic production value more than halved over this period, declining from $34.8 million in 2018 to $19.0 million in 2024. In contrast, the value of imports generally increased, rising from $78.3 million to a high of $114.2 million in 2023.

The technical landscape for electrical installations in Denmark remained stable, governed by adherence to European IEC standards for safety and interoperability. The market consistently utilized the type K plug as the national standard alongside compatible European types, with a maintained voltage of 230 V and frequency of 50 Hz.

Production plugs and sockets in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's production of plugs and sockets increased in 2021. Output was valued at 28 216 K $ US, marking a slight advance of 1.2% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 27 880 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 15.6%. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 18.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%.

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

Exports plugs and sockets from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Plugs and sockets deliveries from Denmark increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, with exports amounting to 1 056 t, a 3.6% rise compared to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 854 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 19.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 19.4% growth.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the structure of Denmark's exports in kind showed a diversified set of partners. Sweden accounted for 19.3% of exports in kind, Germany for 12.3%, and the United States for 8.6%, together making up 40.1% of total flows. The remaining 59.9% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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 decrease, cross-border shipments of plugs and sockets from Denmark increased in 2021. Exports reached 54.7 M $ US, which is 20.6% greater than in 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 45.4 M $ US, with the largest decline of 5.4% occurring that year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 8.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Denmark's portfolio of buyers for plugs and sockets was broad. Sweden contributed 16.6% of exports in value terms, the United States 14.0%, and France 9.9%, together accounting for 40.4% of total exports in value terms. Many other countries held smaller but non-negligible shares.

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

World map of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2021

Imports plugs and sockets to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

Plugs and sockets volumes imported by Denmark declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, with imports totaling 2 418 t, down by 0.7% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 648 t, which also saw the largest increase of 17.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with an 8.0% drop. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China was the main supplier of plugs and sockets to Denmark, accounting for 24.2% of imports in kind, followed by Germany at 20.3% and Belgium at 11.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 56.3% of total imports in kind.

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

Plugs and sockets deliveries to Denmark increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, with imports reaching 113.5 M $ US, up by 13.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 44.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.2%.

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

In the years 2018 to 2021, three main markets — Germany, Belgium, and China — together absorbed 61.7% of total imports in value terms of plugs and sockets to Denmark.

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

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