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Denmark

Denmark
Most Recent Period: 2026 01
Type: National
Aggregation: Product
In summary, Denmark's trade values in DKK have shown mixed results in the recent month and year analyses. Month-on-month, total exports increased by 1.03 billion DKK (1.33%), while imports decreased by 4.52 billion DKK (-6.03%). Year-on-year, total exports decreased by 1.45 billion DKK (-1.80%), and imports also saw a decline of 3.3 billion DKK (-4.47%). The pharmaceutical sector's growth has been a significant contributor to the trade values, but the anticipated weakening due to potential U.S. tariffs may impact future trade flows.
In the month-on-month analysis, Denmark's imports from South Korea saw the highest increase with a trade value of 1.78 billion DKK, reflecting a growth of 5.18%. China followed with an increase of 6.41 billion DKK, growing by 0.29%. Singapore also showed a significant rise with 288.95 million DKK, marking an 8.65% increase. On the other hand, the lowest values were recorded from Confidential sources with a decrease of 1.94 billion DKK (-0.62%), the United States with a drop of 1.24 billion DKK (-0.39%), and Sweden with a decline of 927.36 million DKK (-0.10%). In exports, Germany led with an increase of 10.32 billion DKK (12.57%), followed by Sweden with 6.78 billion DKK (20.30%), and the United Kingdom with 3.39 billion DKK (33.37%). The lowest decreases were seen in Confidential exports with a drop of 2.95 billion DKK (-17.68%), the Netherlands with a decrease of 1.89 billion DKK (-34.25%), and the United States with a decline of 1.28 billion DKK (-27.54%). Overall, total exports increased by 1.03 billion DKK (1.33%), while imports decreased by 4.52 billion DKK (-6.03%).
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from China showed the most significant growth with a trade value of 6.41 billion DKK, increasing by 938.24 million DKK (17.16%). Czechia followed with a rise of 1.68 billion DKK (51.52%), and Belgium with an increase of 2.49 billion DKK (12.65%). Conversely, the lowest values were from South Korea with a decrease of 1.53 billion DKK (-46.24%), the United States with a drop of 1.49 billion DKK (-43.11%), and Norway with a decline of 801.6 million DKK (-20.29%). In exports, Sweden led with a trade value of 6.78 billion DKK, increasing by 583.12 million DKK (9.40%). Poland followed with 3.82 billion DKK (15.48%), and the EU showed a remarkable increase of 516.26 million DKK (21.52%). The lowest decreases were in Confidential exports with a drop of 2.27 billion DKK (-14.14%), the United States with a decrease of 966.46 million DKK (-22.29%), and the Netherlands with a decline of 712.17 million DKK (-16.42%). Overall, total exports decreased by 1.45 billion DKK (-1.80%), while imports decreased by 3.3 billion DKK (-4.47%).
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Denmark
Most Recent Period: 2025 12
Type: National
Aggregation: Product
Overall, Denmark's total trade value for the month decreased by 1.62B DKK (-2.16%) for imports, totaling 75.01B DKK, while exports fell by 7.99B DKK (-9.30%), totaling 77.84B DKK. Year-on-year, imports increased by 3.73B DKK (5.22%), and exports rose by 5.22B DKK (7.19%). The trade balance remains positive, but the recent declines in exports indicate potential challenges ahead, possibly influenced by the ongoing trade tensions and boycotts mentioned in the news context.
In the month-on-month analysis, Denmark's imports saw a significant increase, particularly from the Rest of the World, which rose by 2.53B DKK (2.14%). Notably, imports from the Marshall Islands surged by 409.02M DKK, marking an infinite percentage change due to a low base. Greece also contributed positively with an increase of 306.79M DKK (2.22%). On the downside, imports from Norway decreased by 1.11B DKK (-24.80%), and Germany's imports fell by 1.1B DKK (-7.24%). Imports from Turkey and China also saw declines of 998.97M DKK (-66.43%) and 537.02M DKK (-9.73%) respectively.
Exports experienced a decline overall, with the Rest of the World seeing a drop of 1.75B DKK (-8.80%). Germany's exports decreased by 1.66B DKK (-15.33%), and Sweden's exports fell by 980.6M DKK (-14.76%). Conversely, the Netherlands led the exports with an increase of 952.6M DKK (20.89%), followed by South Korea with 508.6M DKK (117.60%) and Hong Kong with 465.39M DKK (186.56%).
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from the Rest of the World increased by 1.9B DKK (1.05%), while imports from Germany rose by 1.57B DKK (12.60%). Sweden's imports also grew by 909.62M DKK (10.83%). However, imports from the United States saw a significant decline of 2.83B DKK (-46.89%), and imports from China decreased by 698.22M DKK (-12.29%). The United Arab Emirates and Norway also reported declines of 468.17M DKK (-94.42%) and 312.89M DKK (-8.43%) respectively.
Exports showed a positive trend overall, with the Netherlands leading with an increase of 2.5B DKK (82.77%). The Rest of the World also saw a rise of 1.6B DKK (9.69%), and Poland's exports increased by 1.27B DKK (48.40%). On the downside, exports to France decreased by 899.83M DKK (-30.08%), Japan's exports fell by 885.11M DKK (-55.51%), and Singapore's exports dropped by 238.51M DKK (-32.94%).
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Denmark
Most Recent Period: 2025 11
Type: National
Aggregation: Product
Overall, Denmark's total trade value for the month showed a slight increase in exports by 1.01B DKK (1.19%) to 85.83B DKK, while imports decreased by 2.52B DKK (-3.18%) to 76.63B DKK. Year-on-year, exports increased by 5.46B DKK (6.79%) while imports decreased by 3.09B DKK (-3.87%). This indicates a robust export performance, particularly in pharmaceuticals, despite the challenges posed by potential tariffs.
In the month-on-month analysis, Denmark's imports from the United States saw a significant increase of 859.48M DKK, representing a 34.8% rise. Norway followed closely with an increase of 841.54M DKK (23.05%). Turkey also showed strong growth with a 510.86M DKK increase (51.44%). On the downside, imports from South Korea dropped sharply by 2.56B DKK (-82.04%), while the Rest of the World and Netherlands also saw declines of 1.47B DKK (-55.51%) and 937.56M DKK (-12.87%) respectively. For exports, the Rest of the World led with a 2.14B DKK increase (12.05%), followed by the United States with 668.17M DKK (15.33%) and Italy with 633.3M DKK (36.03%). However, exports to Poland decreased by 531.95M DKK (-12.98%), Finland by 494.57M DKK (-27.45%), and Sweden by 469.03M DKK (-6.62%).
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from France increased by 933.38M DKK (42.24%), while Norway and Turkey also saw increases of 830.96M DKK (22.70%) and 746.56M DKK (98.58%) respectively. Conversely, imports from the United States fell by 3B DKK (-47.43%), South Korea by 1.5B DKK (-72.82%), and the Rest of the World by 782.67M DKK (-39.86%). On the export side, the Rest of the World experienced a substantial increase of 3.74B DKK (23.21%), with Italy and Poland also showing growth of 897.11M DKK (60.06%) and 537.37M DKK (17.75%). However, exports to Japan decreased by 778.29M DKK (-53.92%), Australia by 328.89M DKK (-34.27%), and Belgium by 306.94M DKK (-19.49%).
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Denmark
Most Recent Period: 2025 10
Type: National
Aggregation: Product
Overall, Denmark's trade values showed mixed results in the latest analysis. Total imports reached 79.15B DKK, with a month-on-month increase of 2.39B DKK (3.12%) and a year-on-year increase of 3.2B DKK (4.22%). Exports totaled 84.82B DKK, experiencing a month-on-month decrease of 1.36B DKK (-1.58%) and a slight year-on-year decline of 85.44M DKK (-0.001%). The trade balance indicates a healthy import growth, while exports faced challenges, particularly with significant declines in certain partner countries.
In the month-on-month analysis, imports from South Korea saw the highest increase with a trade value of 3.12B DKK, reflecting a significant rise of 2.66B DKK (5.78%). The second highest was from the Rest of the World at 2.65B DKK, with a 1.19B DKK increase (0.82%). France followed with imports valued at 2.67B DKK, up by 427.36M DKK (19.08%). On the lower end, imports from China decreased to 5.04B DKK, down by 1.3B DKK (-20.55%). Bangladesh and Panama also saw declines, with values of 473.64M DKK (-336.94M DKK, -41.57%) and 574.71K DKK (-306.69M DKK, -99.998%) respectively. In exports, Saudi Arabia led with 763.53M DKK, an increase of 437.62M DKK (134.27%). Finland followed with 1.8B DKK, up by 426.97M DKK (31.06%). The United Kingdom had exports of 3.53B DKK, increasing by 367.32M DKK (11.62%). Conversely, the Netherlands saw a drop to 4.47B DKK, down by 759.26M DKK (-14.52%). Japan and Italy also experienced declines, with values of 553.87M DKK (-336.87M DKK, -37.83%) and 1.76B DKK (-279.07M DKK, -13.67%) respectively.
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from the Rest of the World increased to 2.65B DKK, with a notable rise of 1.29B DKK (94.51%). South Korea followed with 3.12B DKK, up by 948.27M DKK (43.72%). Belgium also saw growth, reaching 2.9B DKK, an increase of 551.38M DKK (23.49%). On the downside, imports from China fell to 5.04B DKK, down by 911.57M DKK (-15.32%). The Marshall Islands and the United States also reported declines, with values of 0 DKK (-598.77M DKK) and 2.47B DKK (-421.52M DKK, -14.58%) respectively. In exports, Poland led with 4.1B DKK, an increase of 690.9M DKK (20.28%). The Rest of the World followed with 17.74B DKK, up by 601.69M DKK (3.51%). Sweden also saw growth, reaching 7.09B DKK, with an increase of 493.65M DKK (7.49%). However, exports to the Marshall Islands dropped to 367.57K DKK, down by 1.63B DKK (-99.999%). Turkey and the United Kingdom also faced declines, with values of 456.74M DKK (-438.6M DKK, -48.99%) and 3.53B DKK (-401.03M DKK, -10.21%) respectively.
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Denmark
Most Recent Period: 2025 09
Type: National
Aggregation: Product
Overall, Denmark's total trade value increased significantly, with exports totaling 86.19B (up 10.69B or 14.17%) and imports at 76.76B (up 5.01B or 6.98%). The month-on-month analysis shows a strong growth in both imports and exports, while the year-on-year analysis indicates a healthy increase in trade values, particularly in exports to the Rest of the World.
In the month-on-month analysis, Denmark's imports from Germany saw a significant increase of 1.92B, representing a 14.61% rise. The Netherlands and Sweden also contributed positively with increases of 954.18M (15.50%) and 886.96M (11.31%) respectively. On the lower end, imports from South Korea dropped by 1.21B (-72.49%), while the United Kingdom and Hong Kong also faced declines of 1.17B (-39.10%) and 509.52M (-87.73%).
For exports, the Rest of the World led with a remarkable increase of 3.51B (24.33%), followed by Germany with 1.14B (11.89%) and the Netherlands with 935.96M (21.81%). Conversely, exports to Singapore fell by 959.88M (-80.52%), with Nigeria and Finland also experiencing declines of 266.2M (-82.64%) and 235.96M (-14.96%) respectively.
In the year-on-year analysis, imports from Germany increased by 1.02B (7.23%), while Poland and the Netherlands saw rises of 709.73M (21.65%) and 673.06M (10.46%) respectively. On the downside, imports from South Korea decreased by 1.17B (-71.76%), and the United States and Marshall Islands also faced declines of 1.16B (-32.58%) and 573.18M (-100%) respectively.
For exports, the Rest of the World experienced a substantial increase of 5.4B (42.99%), with Sweden and Poland following with increases of 983.56M (16.17%) and 925.17M (29.31%). However, exports to Brazil fell by 537.45M (-61.60%), with the Faroe Islands and Singapore also seeing declines of 293.65M (-29.85%) and 292.3M (-55.73%) respectively.
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