Denmark: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Denmark

In 2022, the Danish non-refractory clay constructional products market decreased by -91% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Denmark

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products decreased by -81.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 262%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Faroe Islands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Denmark, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Faroe Islands (with a CAGR of +39.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Norway ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Denmark, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Faroe Islands ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway totaled -7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Faroe Islands (+26.6% per year) and Sweden (-26.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 184% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+21.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, non-refractory clay constructional products imports into Denmark surged to X tons, rising by 207% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 242% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 155% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fourfold. Latvia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -20.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-1.6% per year) and Latvia (+194.0% per year).

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest non-refractory clay constructional products suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +175.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -49.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 316% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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