Denmark Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Denmark's imports was $285.0B in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Denmark's imports stood at $285.0B in 2025, a rise of +$27.4B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $285.0B by 2025. Denmark ranked 31st globally.
Denmark’s import volume has expanded dramatically over the 51‑year series, rising from a trough of 12,115,545,075.20 in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 284,957,542,944.73 in 2025, placing the country 31st globally. This increase reflects a long‑term diversification of supply chains and heightened demand for energy, machinery and consumer goods, especially after the liberalisation of the 1990s and the integration of the European single market. Compared with peers of similar rank, Denmark’s 2025 imports are modestly lower than Austria’s 323,418,899,415.83 but exceed Czechia’s 245,099,804,876.29, underscoring its strong trade connectivity despite a relatively small domestic market. The upward trajectory has been reinforced by sustained fiscal support for green technologies and a resilient logistics sector, yet future growth could be tempered by potential supply‑chain disruptions or shifts toward domestic production. Continued investment in renewable energy imports and digital trade platforms is likely to keep the import curve on an upward path, barring major external shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $323.4B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $304.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $285.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $285.0B | +$27.4B | #31 |
| 2024 | $257.5B | +$13.8B | #120 |
| 2023 | $243.7B | −$906.2M | #141 |
| 2022 | $244.6B | +$29.5B | #148 |
| 2021 | $215.1B | +$39.3B | #151 |
| 2020 | $175.8B | −$6.8B | #153 |
| 2019 | $182.5B | −$1.4B | #153 |
| 2018 | $183.9B | +$21.7B | #152 |
| 2017 | $162.2B | +$13.5B | #153 |
| 2016 | $148.7B | +$132.4M | #156 |
| 2015 | $148.6B | −$22.3B | #156 |
| 2014 | $170.8B | +$3.0B | #158 |
| 2013 | $167.9B | +$6.8B | #155 |
| 2012 | $161.1B | −$4.1B | #156 |
| 2011 | $165.2B | +$23.9B | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's imports was $285.0B in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's imports peaked at $285.0B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Denmark was $12.1B in 1975.
Denmark ranks 31st globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's imports is projected to reach $285.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Denmark's imports was approximately 284.96 billion ($285.0B) in 2025.
The imports of Denmark in 2025 was $285.0B. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_imports,
title = {Denmark Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}