Located in northern Europe, Denmark borders Germany to the south and lies close to Sweden and Norway across the sea.

In 2024, Denmark's export performance reached US$133.7 billion, marking a 25.1% increase from $106.9 billion in 2020. However, compared with 2023, Denmark's export value slightly decreased by -1.8% from $136.1 billion.

The top five destinations for Denmark's export goods were Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United States, and Norway. Collectively, these key partners accounted for 44.5% of Denmark's total shipments in 2024.

From a continental perspective, about 75% of Denmark's export value was sent to European markets, 13% to Asia, and 7.7% to North America.

As a European Union (EU) member, Denmark's export relationships are heavily concentrated within the bloc — 70.2% of total exports went to other EU member states in 2024.

Smaller export volumes reached Oceania (1.56%), led by Australia, Marshall Islands, and New Zealand, followed by Latin America (1.51%) excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean, and Africa (1.3%).

Top 25 Destinations for Denmark's Export Goods

Below are the 25 leading trading partners for Denmark's export market in 2024, ranked by total value and percentage share:

1.Germany: US$21.2 billion (15.8%)

2.Sweden: $12.4 billion (9.3%)

3.Netherlands: $9.2 billion (6.9%)

4.United States: $8.5 billion (6.3%)

5.Norway: $8.3 billion (6.2%)

6.United Kingdom: $6.8 billion (5.1%)

7.Poland: $6.2 billion (4.7%)

8.France: $5.3 billion (4%)

9.Mainland China: $3.8 billion (2.8%)

10.Italy: $3.1 billion (2.3%)

11.Finland: $2.74 billion (2%)

12.Spain: $2.73 billion (2%)

13.Belgium: $2.6 billion (1.9%)

14.Japan: $1.7 billion (1.3%)

15.Türkiye: $1.5 billion (1.2%)

16.Switzerland: $1.35 billion (1%)

17.Australia: $1.32 billion (1%)

18.Faroe Islands: $1.19 billion (0.9%)

19.South Korea: $1.1 billion (0.8%)

20.Czech Republic: $1.01 billion (0.8%)

21.Austria: $1.01 billion (0.8%)

22.Saudi Arabia: $947.6 million (0.7%)

23.Iceland: $946.9 million (0.7%)

24.Ireland: $888.9 million (0.7%)

25.Brazil: $849.8 million (0.6%)

Nearly 79.8% of Denmark's export value in 2024 came from trade with these 25 countries.

Among them, the fastest-growing markets for Denmark's export products were:

·Faroe Islands (+75.7%)

·Brazil (+72.1%)

·Japan (+38.9%)

·Iceland (+36.6%)

·Saudi Arabia (+35.4%)

·United States (+30.9%)

Meanwhile, Ireland recorded the smallest growth at +9.4% from 2023.

Exploring Denmark's Export Opportunities

For companies aiming to enter or expand within Denmark's export market, identifying trusted suppliers and buyers is crucial.

Through Tendata's advanced trade intelligence tools, users can search by keyword or HS code to locate thousands of verified exporters and importers, review trading patterns, and access contact details — greatly reducing time and effort in entering Denmark's export ecosystem.

For instance, when analyzing cotton exports, Tendata can instantly display the Top 10 cotton suppliers in Denmark for 2024:

1.UNICEF SUPPLY DIVISION (16.98%)

2.VESTAS COSTA RICA S.A. (10.46%)

3.LINIE DESIGN A/S (9.52%)

4.BESTSELLER DK (8.04%)

5.UNICEF (6.4%)

6.CONG TY TNHH DEON VN (6.28%)

7.BORCH TEXTILE GROUP A/S DENMARK (3.77%)

8.MOLO A/S (3.76%)

9.DUFRY INTERNATIONAL AG (3.41%)

10.MAMMUT HOFFMANN A/S DENMARK (2.42%)

Whether you're a seasoned exporter or a new entrant, exploring Denmark's export data provides valuable insights into the country's trade structure and market opportunities.

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