Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2024. Initial market volume was high in 2018 amid general growth in the national plastics industry, but it declined in 2019 as environmental and recycling initiatives for plastic products were further implemented. Recovery came in 2020, influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on global supply chains and a project assessing recyclable plastic waste factors. A major surge in market value occurred in 2021, propelled by stricter rules and taxes on PVC and phthalates in these products, which altered their cost and composition.

Following a modest dip in 2022, the market volume expanded strongly through 2023 and 2024, surpassing 53,000 tonnes. This later growth coincided with the emergence of new designs and applications, especially in home decoration, which widened the product's appeal. Throughout the period, the industry's increasing focus on sustainable materials and circular economy principles provided a consistent directional force.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 71 058 thousand US dollars, showing a solid year-over-year gain of 21.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 52 508 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 27 835 tonnes were produced, representing a robust increase of 10.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 18 941 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 29.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 33.4%.

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 7 490 tonnes, down by 1.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 14%, with a compound annual decline rate of 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Norway, and Hungary remained the leading destinations for Denmark's exports in kind. Sweden accounted for 29.0% of exports, Norway for 21.7%, and Hungary for 17.9%, combining for a total share of 68.6% of all 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

After a two-year decline, Denmark's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms have increased. In 2021, exports totaled 94.8 million US dollars, reflecting a significant improvement of 21.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 4.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 78.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.7%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Hungary, and Norway were the three largest markets for Denmark's exports in value terms, together accounting for 57.9% 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 self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in kind have increased. In 2021, imports totaled 20 976 tonnes, up by 12.8% relative to the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18 597 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Luxembourg formed the core group of markets for Denmark's imports in kind. Germany represented 33.8% of imports, Italy 16.5%, and Luxembourg 11.3%, together making up 61.6% 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 a two-year reduction, Denmark's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms have increased. In 2021, imports came to 164.2 million US dollars, marking an uptick of 33.3% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 18.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 123.2 million US dollars, and the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.2%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Belgium played the leading roles in Denmark's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 39.1% of imports, Italy for 10.2%, and Belgium for 8.7%, jointly taking 58.0% 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