PP in primary forms market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish polypropylene market began the period under the influence of the EU Packaging Directive, transposed into national law in 2018, which established producer responsibility for packaging and spurred industry focus on sustainable materials. This regulatory shift coincided with general industry growth post-crisis. However, the market's value contracted significantly to $138.9 million by 2020, primarily due to supply chain disruptions and altered demand patterns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected both production and import flows.

A sharp rebound to $209.0 million occurred in 2021, driven largely by global supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material prices linked to geopolitical tensions, which elevated the cost base for polypropylene. Concurrently, the industry's increased focus on recycling and circular economy models gained momentum. The following year, the market adjusted to $173.7 million as new regulatory pressures emerged, notably a political agreement setting the stage for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and single-use plastics, while global supply strains persisted.

The continued implementation of EPR regulations and heightened investment in recycling technologies framed the market's evolution, with its value declining to $129.4 million in 2023. By 2024, the market value recovered to $150.5 million as mandatory registration for companies placing packaging on the market took effect from April, and innovation in polypropylene applications, such as Stratasys Ltd.'s launch of SAF Polypropylene for 3D printing, indicated new growth avenues within the evolving regulatory landscape.

Production PP in primary forms in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's production of PP in primary forms rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 4,697 thousand US dollars, marking a 26.6% increase from the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 52.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3,710 thousand US dollars, which also saw the steepest decline of 48.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of PP in primary forms in physical terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output totaled 3,412 tonnes, representing a 43.2% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production dropped by 51.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 21.3%.

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

Exports PP in primary forms from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

Denmark's exports of PP in primary forms in physical terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2021, export volume reached 33.1 thousand tonnes, up 6.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 30.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Germany, and Poland were the key destinations for Denmark's exports of PP in primary forms in physical terms. Sweden accounted for 22.7% of exports, Germany for 17.2%, and Poland for 15.0%. Together, these three countries represented 54.9% of total export 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

Denmark's exports of PP in primary forms in value terms rose for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 77.8 million US dollars, a 43.9% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 62.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of PP in primary forms in value terms were distributed across a diverse set of partners. Germany accounted for 19.6% of exports, Sweden for 19.4%, and Poland for 9.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 48.2% of total flows, while the remaining 51.8% was spread among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports PP in primary forms to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of PP in primary forms in physical terms totaled 156.2 thousand tonnes, a slight decrease of 3.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 2.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 161.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia were the primary sources for Denmark's imports of PP in primary forms in physical terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.1% of total import flows.

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 two years of decline, Denmark's imports of PP in primary forms in value terms rebounded. In 2021, imports reached approximately 282.2 million US dollars, up 49.1% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 21.5%, with an annualized increase of 6.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 189.3 million US dollars, following the largest decline of 9.9% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany were the main sources for Denmark's imports of PP in primary forms in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 29.3% of imports, Belgium for 27.9%, and Germany for 11.5%. Combined, these three countries represented 68.7% of total import flows.

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

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