Tufted textile floor coverings market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tufted textile floor coverings in Denmark grew from 4.2 million m² in 2018 to 4.4 million m² in 2019, before contracting sharply to 3.0 million m² in 2020. This significant decline was followed by a gradual recovery in the subsequent years.

From 2021, the market expanded steadily, reaching 3.6 million m² by 2024. In 2021, import prices for tufted carpets were among the highest globally, indicating a strong market for quality products. The introduction of the EU Machinery Regulation (EU 2023/1230) in 2023 established new safety and CE-marking requirements for production equipment, directly affecting manufacturing processes for tufted floor coverings. Concurrently, a growing focus on sustainability and circular economy principles began influencing product design and material selection.

By 2024, market growth had stabilized. Product innovation, exemplified by Forbo Flooring's launch of the world's first washable textile floor covering, signaled the development of new segments. Regulatory developments, including new EU rules on extended producer responsibility for textiles and tighter Danish building regulations set to take effect from 2025, point to a continued industry shift toward sustainable practices.

Production tufted textile floor coverings in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Denmark's production of tufted textile floor coverings increased in 2021 after two years of decline. Output was valued at 130.6 M $ US, marking a gradual 8.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 120.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 21.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In 2021, Denmark produced 6 295 K m² of tufted textile floor coverings, indicating a moderate 6.7% increase versus the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 801 K m², while the minimum was in 2020 at 5 902 K m². The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports tufted textile floor coverings from Denmark

Exports in kind, K m²

Exported volumes of tufted textile floor coverings from Denmark declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 6 357 K m², representing a slight 1.2% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 829 K m², which also saw the largest increase of 2.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Norway were the leading destinations for Denmark's exports of tufted textile floor coverings in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 26.3% of exports, Germany for 16.3%, and Norway for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 50.5% 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 drop, the value of tufted textile floor coverings exported from Denmark increased in 2021. Exports were recorded at 128.4 M $ US, equivalent to a strong 17.7% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 14.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 109.1 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 24.8%.

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

During 2018–2021, tufted textile floor coverings from Denmark were supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations — the United Kingdom, Germany, and France — together represented only 46.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports tufted textile floor coverings to Denmark

Imports in kind, K m²

Imported volumes of tufted textile floor coverings to Denmark declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume totaled 3 096 K m², reflecting an 11.6% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 387 K m², which also saw the largest increase of 6.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 20.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets — the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany — together absorbed 63.8% of total imports in kind of tufted textile floor coverings to Denmark.

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

The value of imported tufted textile floor coverings to Denmark declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 30.2 M $ US, indicating a controlled 4.1% decrease versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 17.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, the Netherlands, Belgium, and India played the leading roles in imports of tufted textile floor coverings to Denmark in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.8% of imports, Belgium for 13.8%, and India for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 55.7% 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