Denmark: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Denmark

After two years of decline, the Danish articles of zinc market increased by 9.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Articles Of Zinc Production in Denmark

In value terms, articles of zinc production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Articles of zinc production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, overseas shipments of articles of zinc increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +61.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +43.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of zinc exports from Denmark, with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Norway, the Netherlands, Hungary, Faroe Islands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +31.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for articles of zinc exported from Denmark were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Norway, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Faroe Islands and the UK, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +39.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Faroe Islands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, after seven years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of articles of zinc, when their volume decreased by -0.8% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 32%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest articles of zinc supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of zinc imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+29.5% per year) and France (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of zinc to Denmark, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.9% per year) and Sweden (+7.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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