Woven textile floor coverings market in Denmark

Earlier Report Observations

The Danish market for woven textile floor coverings showed volatility between 2018 and 2021. After a moderate level in 2018, consumption jumped by more than 50% to reach 4 049 thousand m² in 2021. This surge coincided with a reported 36% increase in overall textile consumption in Denmark from 2016 to 2021, indicating a broader rise in demand for textile products that included floor coverings.

Market volume then fell sharply over the next two years, declining to 3 207 thousand m² in 2022 and further to 2 852 thousand m² in 2023. This contraction followed the implementation of the EU Textile Strategy, which from July 2022 required Danish municipalities to separately collect textile waste and obligated companies to sort it. The subsequent EU proposal to revise the Waste Framework Directive, introducing extended producer responsibility for textiles, created additional compliance expectations and economic incentives for producers to design longer-lasting products, likely dampening market activity.

By 2024, the market stabilized at 2 863 thousand m². During this period, the market saw consolidation with the expansion of the Håndverksgruppen through the addition of several floor covering companies, strengthening its expertise and geographic reach. Concurrently, consumer preferences continued shifting towards more sustainable behavior, influencing demand patterns in the textile sector.

Production woven textile floor coverings in Denmark

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Denmark's production of woven textile floor coverings increased after two years of decline. In 2021, output was valued at 41 297 thousand US dollars, marking a year-over-year increase of 15.8%. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 2.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 35 669 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 9.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Denmark's production of woven textile floor coverings rose following a two-year decrease. In 2021, 2 188 thousand square meters were produced, reflecting a strong year-over-year increase of 16.8%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 2.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest output was in 2020 at 1 874 thousand square meters, with the largest decline recorded in 2019 at 6.6%.

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

Exports woven textile floor coverings from Denmark

Exports in kind, K m²

Denmark's exports of woven textile floor coverings declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 2 562 thousand square meters, showing a slight year-over-year reduction of 2.9%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 12.3%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway were the key partners for Denmark's exports of woven textile floor coverings in volume terms. Germany accounted for 29.8% of exports, Sweden for 13.2%, and Norway for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 55.6% 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, K $ US

Denmark's exports of woven textile floor coverings increased after two years of reduction. In 2021, exports were valued at 61 462 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.9% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 51 673 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Norway formed the main group of destinations for Denmark's exports of woven textile floor coverings in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.1% of exports, Sweden for 15.4%, and Norway for 8.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 51.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports woven textile floor coverings to Denmark

Imports in kind, K m²

Denmark imported 2 562 thousand square meters of woven textile floor coverings in 2021, corresponding to a year-over-year rise of 27.7%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 42.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 7.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, India, and Pakistan were the main sources for Denmark's imports of woven textile floor coverings in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 34.1% of imports, India for 29.3%, and Pakistan for 10.0%. Together, these three countries represented 73.4% 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, K $ US

In 2021, Denmark's imports of woven textile floor coverings stood at 53 989 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp gain of 66.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 65.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 32 480 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, India, Sweden, and Belgium stood out as the main markets for Denmark's imports of woven textile floor coverings in value terms. India accounted for 37.1% of imports, Sweden for 22.9%, and Belgium for 11.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 71.5% 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