Denmark: Bentonite Market 2021

Bentonite Market Size in Denmark

The Danish bentonite market rose notably to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Denmark consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Bentonite Production in Denmark

In value terms, bentonite production fell modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Denmark production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Bentonite Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2019, shipments abroad of bentonite decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Denmark exports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, bentonite exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Denmark exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2019, India (X tons), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the key exporters of bentonite, together creating X% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Greece, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Turkey saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The bentonite export price in Denmark stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bentonite Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2019, the amount of bentonite imported into Denmark reached X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Denmark imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, bentonite imports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Denmark imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of bentonite imports in 2019 were Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons) and France (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. Italy (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Thailand, France, the UK, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Russia, Malaysia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Thailand recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The bentonite import price in Denmark stood at $X per ton in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform