Denmark: Paper Knife Market 2025

Paper Knife Market Size in Denmark

After two years of growth, the Danish paper knife market decreased by -28.7% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. Paper knife consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Paper Knife Production in Denmark

In value terms, paper knife production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Knife Exports

Exports from Denmark

Paper knife exports from Denmark surged to X units in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 122%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper knife exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +49.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units) was the main destination for paper knife exports from Denmark, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, paper knife exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X units), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+21.2% per year) and Poland (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper knives exports from Denmark, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden totaled +38.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+18.4% per year) and Finland (+4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper knife export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -3.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Knife Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, the amount of paper knives imported into Denmark fell rapidly to X units, shrinking by -63% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 248%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper knife imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 156% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of paper knife imports to Denmark, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest paper knife suppliers to Denmark were Germany ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average paper knife import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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