Rubber gaskets, washers and seals market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Danish market for rubber gaskets and seals underwent notable changes. The modernization and relocation of Dansk Gummi Industri to new production facilities in Kolding in 2018 strengthened domestic manufacturing. Subsequently, demand from advanced sectors like renewable energy and pharmaceuticals supported consumption of specialized rubber products, even as overall market volume fluctuated due to variations in import levels.

Technological advancements in vulcanization processes during 2021, including improved material properties and the introduction of hardness indicators, drove a significant increase in domestic production, which rose by over 50% to 1 716 t. This helped lift total market volume to 5 727 t. However, in 2022, despite continued demand for specialized industrial rubber solutions, the market contracted to 3 385 t as exports surged and imports declined.

The market recovered in 2023 and 2024, with volume reaching 6 251 t, supported by growth in both production and imports. Regulatory developments in 2025 included an amended medical device regulation permitting reuse of single-use devices and new EU rules for food-contact materials, which are relevant for vulcanized rubber products used in those areas.

Production rubber gaskets, washers and seals in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 33,201 thousand US dollars, marking a 33.2% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 52.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 19,292 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1,716 tonnes, up 51.3% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production surged by 114.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 28.9%.

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

Exports rubber gaskets, washers and seals from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, export volume stood at 2,029 tonnes, showing a moderate 5.0% decrease from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 3.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2,350 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 9.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's exports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals were distributed across numerous markets. Germany, China, and the United States were the top destinations, accounting for 26.7%, 12.2%, and 8.1% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 47.0% 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 rubber gaskets, washers, and seals have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 130.2 million US dollars, a 25.6% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 38%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark's exports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in value terms were widely spread across partner countries. Germany, China, and the United States were the leading markets, contributing 23.9%, 14.0%, and 9.0% of export value, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 47.0% 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 rubber gaskets, washers and seals to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals rebounded in 2021. Import volume totaled 6,040 tonnes, a strong 11.3% increase from 2020. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 28.8%, with an average annual decline of 10.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 5,426 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 35.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and China were the core sources for Denmark's imports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in kind. Germany accounted for 52.4% of imports, Poland for 13.3%, and China for 8.2%. Together, they made up 73.9% 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

Denmark's imports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 113.8 million US dollars, a 31.1% rise from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 24.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 82.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Sweden, and China were the main sources for Denmark's imports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in value terms. Germany accounted for 26.7% of import value, Sweden for 14.4%, and China for 12.2%. Together, they absorbed 53.3% 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