Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in Denmark expanded from 52 thousand tons in 2018 to 79 thousand tons in 2022. This growth was driven by a post-pandemic surge in demand and the normalization of supply chains, which led to peak import and export activity across Europe by 2022.

Following the peak, the market volume contracted to 55 thousand tons in 2023 and further to 51 thousand tons in 2024, reflecting a broader cooling phase. This adjustment aligned with moderated demand and a stabilization of supply chains after the previous period of rapid expansion.

Throughout the observed period, Denmark maintained one of the highest per capita consumption rates for ethylene polymer rigid pipes in Europe, although a gradual decline was noted. The market also remained competitive, with price levels among the lowest in the European region.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 308.3 million US dollars, marking a 3.5% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 27.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, Denmark's production of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) declined. In 2021, production stood at 70 257 tonnes, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, overall production increased by 31.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.7%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 70 343 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 24.2% also occurring that year.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark exported 18 317 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE), representing a 6.6% decrease from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 12.6%, with an average annual increase of 4.0%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 16 207 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 19 620 tonnes. The most significant annual growth of 21.1% was also recorded in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway were the primary markets for Denmark's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.9% of exports, Sweden for 26.4%, and Norway for 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 71.7% 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, K $ US

Denmark's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 89.848 million US dollars, showing a robust year-over-year growth of 10.4%. From 2018 to 2021, export value rose by 26.7%, with an average annual rate of 8.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 63.003 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 11.1%. In contrast, the largest annual increase of 29.2% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway were the leading markets for Denmark's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in value terms. Germany held a 34.9% share of exports, Sweden 25.2%, and Norway 13.4%. Combined, these three countries made up 73.5% of total export 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 rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PE to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark imported approximately 16 211 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE), marking a 9.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 14 778 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 3.4%.

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

During 2018–2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden formed the main cluster of markets for Denmark's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in volume terms. Germany accounted for 35.7% of imports, Poland for 35.1%, and Sweden for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 80.4% 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, K $ US

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses made from polyethylene (PE) from abroad have increased. In 2021, imports stood at 54.270 million US dollars, corresponding to a solid 20.4% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 12.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 45.088 million US dollars, while the largest annual decline of 4.8% occurred in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany, Poland, and Sweden remained the key partners for Denmark's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in value terms. Germany accounted for 41.3% of imports, Poland for 31.2%, and Sweden for 8.7%. Together, these three countries made up 81.1% 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