Denmark: Plastic Container Market 2025

Plastic Container Market Size in Denmark

The Danish plastic container market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Plastic container consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Container Production in Denmark

In value terms, plastic container production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Container Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2021, overseas shipments of plastic containers increased by 6.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic container exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic container exports from Denmark, with a combined 59% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, the United States, Italy, France and Greenland, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +28.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic container exported from Denmark were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 60% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +17.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic container export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Greenland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Container Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2021, the amount of plastic containers imported into Denmark rose significantly to X tons, picking up by 10% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic container imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +77.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic container imports to Denmark, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, China, Spain, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +40.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic container suppliers to Denmark, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Sweden, China, Spain, Belgium, Italy, France and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +15.5%, recorded 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 plastic container import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($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 (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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