Denmark: Plastic Box Market Overview 2020

Plastic Box Market Size in Denmark

The revenue of the plastic box market in Denmark amounted to $X in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, plastic box consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Plastic box consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Box Production in Denmark

In value terms, plastic box production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, plastic box production continues to indicate a measured decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, plastic box production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, plastic box production growth remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Box Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2018, the exports of plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles from Denmark totaled X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, plastic box exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, plastic box exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic box exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, plastic box exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, plastic box exports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of plastic box exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of plastic box exports from Denmark, together accounting for X% of total exports. France, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Hungary and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic box exported from Denmark were the UK ($X), Sweden ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Norway, Finland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Hungary and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic box export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the plastic box export price continues to indicate a deep decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for plastic boxes, cases, crates and similar packing articles attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Finland ($X per tonne) and Norway ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plastic Box Imports

Imports into Denmark

Plastic box imports into Denmark stood at X tonnes in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, plastic box imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, plastic box imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic box imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, plastic box imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of plastic box imports to Denmark, together comprising X% of total imports. Sweden, Spain, Italy, China, the UK, Poland, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest plastic box suppliers to Denmark, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Spain, Italy, China, Poland, the UK, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Spain recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average plastic box import price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the plastic box import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform