Uncoated fluting paper market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Danish uncoated fluting paper market experienced fluctuations in both volume and value. In physical terms, market volume peaked at 116.6 thousand tonnes in 2019 before declining to 110.5 thousand tonnes in 2020. In monetary terms, the market value fell from $70.1 million in 2018 to $47.9 million in 2020, reflecting a drop in both volume and possible price adjustments.

A rebound occurred in 2021, with market volume recovering to 115.6 thousand tonnes and value surging to $71.8 million. By 2022, although volume dipped slightly to 109.7 thousand tonnes, the market value rose further to $77.8 million. This increase in value was supported by the European Union's stringent recyclability targets and extended producer responsibility policies, which encouraged investments in sustainable production methods, alongside growing e‑commerce packaging demand that boosted need for eco‑friendly secondary packaging made from uncoated fluting paper.

The market contracted sharply in 2023, with volume dropping to 88.3 thousand tonnes and value falling to $47.7 million. A modest recovery followed in 2024, with volume reaching 92.0 thousand tonnes and value edging up to $48.4 million, yet both indicators remained well below the peak levels seen in 2022.

Production uncoated fluting paper in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of uncoated fluting paper increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 10 489 K $ US, marking a robust 24.7% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 20.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 125 K $ US, with the largest decline of 6.4% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Denmark produced 16 604 t of uncoated fluting paper, showing a modest decline of 4.3% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 4.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 15 772 t, while the highest was in 2020 at 17 343 t, with the largest increase of 10.0% also occurring in 2020.

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

Exports uncoated fluting paper from Denmark

Exports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 and fell to their lowest point in 2021, showing a 4.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Denmark's uncoated fluting paper exports amounted to 0.2 K t, representing an abrupt decline of 78.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1.1 K t, with the largest increase of 55.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden and Norway dominated Denmark's exports in kind, together accounting for 89.1% of total flows, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

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, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Export volumes varied sixfold, from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020. In 2021, Denmark's uncoated fluting paper export volume amounted to 279 K $ US, constituting a sharp contraction of 68.9% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 896 K $ US, with the largest increase of 499.1% occurring in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden consistently accounted for 76.2% of Denmark's total exports in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market, while the remainder was shared among other countries.

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

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

Imports uncoated fluting paper to Denmark

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Denmark's uncoated fluting paper imports reached 99.2 K t, up by 5.3% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 94.3 K t, and the maximum was in 2019 at 102.0 K t, with the largest decline of 7.6% also occurring in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany was the dominant destination for Denmark's imports in kind of uncoated fluting paper, accounting for 77.7% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Denmark's uncoated fluting paper import volumes increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 61 611 K $ US, up by 52.6% compared with 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 40 376 K $ US, with the largest decline of 20.3% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany concentrated 73.1% of Denmark's total imports in value terms, while the rest of the volume was shared by many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

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