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Tanning extracts, tannins and natural colours market in Denmark

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Denmark's market volume for tanning extracts and natural colours contracted from 4 586 t to 3 059 t, alongside a decline in domestic production from 6 598 t to 5 365 t. During this period, the country maintained established export routes to markets such as Norway, Azerbaijan, and Finland, underscoring its ongoing presence in international trade.

A 16% growth in the European Union's imports and exports of vegetable tanning extracts in 2021 coincided with a sharp rise in Denmark's exports to 7 208 t. The following year, global supply chain disruptions and climate impacts in key tannin-producing regions like China and Vietnam caused raw material shortages and price volatility, contributing to a drop in Denmark's imports to 2 272 t and exports to 3 822 t. Concurrently, regulatory-driven demand for higher purity standards in advanced economies supported market activity.

In the 2023-2024 period, EU production of vegetable tanning extracts increased by 8.7% and consumption grew by 8.6%, reflecting broader market expansion. Denmark's imports stabilized around 1 700-2 000 t while exports remained in the range of 3 800-4 050 t. Sustainability trends and technological innovations in the leather industry continued to shape demand for vegetable tanning agents across the region.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Denmark
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tanning extracts, tannins and natural colours in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 138.9 million US dollars, marking a significant 34.6% rise compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 17.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 101.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 13.8% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.8%)	1.6%	34.6%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Denmark's production volume of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 5,365 tons were produced, representing a moderate reduction of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	(7.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tanning extracts, tannins and natural colours from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Denmark's exports of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors in volume terms increased in 2021. Exports reached 7,208 tons, reflecting a sharp rise of 32.0% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 27.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 5,461 tons, with the largest decline of 2.1% occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(2.1%)	32.0%	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark's exports of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors in volume terms showed low concentration. The Netherlands accounted for 9.5% of exports, Poland for 9.3%, and France for 6.9%, with these three countries together capturing just 25.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Denmark's exports of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 114.5 million US dollars, reflecting a modest year-over-year gain of 1.3%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 106.6 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 3.7% occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 6.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	6.1%	1.3%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of Denmark's exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 can be described as diversified. Germany accounted for 7.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 6.5%, and Australia for 6.2%, with these three countries together representing just 20.2% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tanning extracts, tannins and natural colours to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's imports of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors in volume terms increased in 2021. Imports totaled 3,216 tons, which is 2.0% higher year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 3,154 tons, with the largest decline of 7.9% occurring in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	(5.8%)	2.0%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, France, Italy, and China remained the top suppliers of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors to Denmark in volume terms. France accounted for 33.5% of imports, Italy for 26.5%, and China for 7.6%, with these three countries jointly taking 67.6% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's imports of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors in value terms increased in 2021. Imports reached 50.0 million US dollars, up by 12.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 10.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 50.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 14.7% occurring in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	(6.5%)	12.6%	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Peru, Italy, and the United States remained the key sources for Denmark's imports of tanning extracts, tannins and natural colors in value terms. Peru accounted for 26.7% of imports, Italy for 14.6%, and the United States for 12.6%, with these three countries together taking 53.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io