Welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for welded steel line pipe in Denmark contracted from 24 279 tons to 20 702 tons. This decline was primarily driven by reduced domestic oil and gas activity, notably the multi-year renovation of the Tyra oil field, which lowered demand for new pipeline materials. During this period, regulatory developments such as the new safety rules for gas installations (BEK no. 247) came into effect, setting quality benchmarks for the industry.

A strong recovery followed from 2021, with market volume jumping to 28 115 tons and then surging to 42 959 tons in 2022. This expansion was directly fueled by the commissioning of two major state-backed infrastructure projects: the Baltic Pipe, which turned Denmark into a gas transit route to Poland, and the Lolland-Falster gas pipeline. These projects created substantial demand for welded steel pipes. The entry into force of the Pipeline Owner Register (LER law) in 2021 also formalized market oversight, supporting this growth phase.

After the 2022 peak, market volume stabilized at 43 502 tons in 2023 before adjusting to 29 501 tons in 2024. The completion of the large pipeline projects reduced new construction demand. The market continued to adapt to updated technical standards and certification requirements for welding and building regulations, influencing production specifications.

Production welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Denmark's production of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 54 880 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 32.2% compared to the previous year. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 41 505 thousand US dollars, while the steepest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 16.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of decreasing output, Denmark's production of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines has turned upward. In 2021, the country produced 17 804 tonnes, representing a 6.1% increase over 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 17.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 6.3%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 16 778 tonnes, with the most substantial drop occurring that same year at 13.9%.

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

Exports welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines from Denmark

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of contraction, Denmark's exports of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines have shown improvement. In 2021, the country exported 9 612 tonnes, reflecting a moderate year-over-year increase of 6.8%. However, over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 28%, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 997 tonnes, with the most significant decline also occurring that year at 18.7%.

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

From 2018 through 2021, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom consistently served as Denmark's primary markets for welded iron or steel line pipe exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 27.6% of exports, Sweden for 26.4%, and the United Kingdom for 13.7%. Together, these three countries represented 67.6% of Denmark's total export flows for this product.

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

Denmark's exports of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines, measured in value terms, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value stood at 22 526 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-over-year decrease of 5.2%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 34%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 12.9%.

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

Throughout the 2018–2021 period, Sweden, Poland, and the United Kingdom formed the core group of trading partners for Denmark's welded iron or steel line pipe exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 23.5% of export value, Poland for 22.8%, and the United Kingdom for 15.2%. Collectively, these three markets represented 61.5% of Denmark's total export value for this product.

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

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

Imports welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines to Denmark

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Denmark's imports of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines have surged. In 2021, import volume reached 19 923 tonnes, representing a substantial year-over-year increase of 54.2%. Over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 24.4%, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 12 922 tonnes, while the most significant decline occurred in 2019, falling by 12.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland and Italy were the dominant sources for Denmark's imports of welded iron or steel line pipe in volume terms, while other markets played a relatively minor role.

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

Denmark's imports of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines, measured in value terms, experienced notable fluctuations during the period. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 15 483 thousand US dollars, while 2021 saw a sharp rebound to 30 090 thousand US dollars—representing a dramatic 94.3% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, falling by 14.2%. Overall, import values varied by a factor of 1.9 between the low in 2020 and the high in 2021.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and Italy were the leading suppliers of welded iron or steel line pipe to Denmark in value terms, together accounting for 83.6% of total import value. Other sources each contributed relatively small shares to Denmark's imports.

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

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