Denmark: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Denmark

In 2021, the Danish metal stud-link chain market decreased by -52.3% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a sharp contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Production in Denmark

In value terms, metal stud-link chain production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 5%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from Denmark

Metal stud-link chain exports from Denmark fell notably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -20.7% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,139%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 620% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from Denmark, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil totaled +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+76.0% per year) and Poland (+476.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from Denmark, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Greenland, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+67.6% per year) and Greenland (+29.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal stud-link chain export price decreased by -25.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the United States (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, overseas purchases of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by -68.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal stud-link chain imports to Denmark, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +76.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron/steel stud-link chain to Denmark, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway amounted to +65.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+45.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-32.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 93% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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