Synthetic organic colours and lakes market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Danish market for synthetic organic colours and lakes showed relative stability in physical volume, while its value experienced minor fluctuations. A marked 18% increase in global export prices in 2018 helped sustain market value despite modest volume changes. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain shocks that temporarily reduced trade flows, but overall market size remained resilient.

The market surged to $166.1 million in 2021, driven by a rebound in overseas purchases after two years of decline and an 11% rise in global import prices. However, a sharp contraction followed, with the market value falling to $88.9 million in 2022 and $83.0 million in 2023. This decline coincided with peak and then falling global prices, alongside evolving EU regulations such as stricter labeling and packaging requirements, and a consumer shift toward natural and organic alternatives.

By 2024, the market recovered to $98.7 million, reflecting adaptation to new regulatory norms and stabilized global prices. Consumer preference for natural pigments continued to influence market structure, but improved supply chain conditions supported moderate growth, with import and export values rising in 2025, signaling sustained market activity.

Production synthetic organic colours and lakes in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of synthetic organic colors and lakes rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2021, output reached 178.8 million US dollars, marking a significant 26.8% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 141.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 25 729 tons of synthetic organic colors and lakes, a slight increase of 1.1% compared to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 25 442 tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 1.1% rise.

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

Exports synthetic organic colours and lakes from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Denmark's exports of synthetic organic colors and lakes declined in 2021 after two years of growth. The country exported 11 476 tons, a moderate decrease of 5.6% compared to 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 12 150 tons, while the largest increase of 3.0% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and Sweden were the leading destinations for Denmark's exports of synthetic organic colors and lakes by volume. Belgium accounted for 51.5% of exports, Germany for 17.0%, and Sweden for 4.0%, together representing 72.5% 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

After a two-year decline, Denmark's export value of synthetic organic colors and lakes increased in 2021. Exports amounted to 98.1 million US dollars, a slight gain of 1.6% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 13.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 96.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and Sweden were the main destinations for Denmark's exports of synthetic organic colors and lakes by value. Belgium accounted for 35.4% of exports, Germany for 16.6%, and Sweden for 5.5%, together absorbing 57.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports synthetic organic colours and lakes to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Denmark's imports of synthetic organic colors and lakes totaled 8 126 tons, down by 7.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 0.0%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, India, Germany, and China were the primary sources for Denmark's imports of synthetic organic colors and lakes by volume, together accounting for 53.1% 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 a two-year decline, Denmark's import value of synthetic organic colors and lakes increased in 2021. Imports totaled 85.4 million US dollars, up by 10.7% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 77.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, India, and China were the main markets for Denmark's imports of synthetic organic colors and lakes by value. Germany accounted for 20.6% of imports, India for 17.6%, and China for 15.2%, together representing 53.5% 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