International expansion and exports to Denmark

The Danish market is important for Norwegian businesses, and together our two countries can drive the green transition in areas such as offshore wind and carbon capture and storage. Establishing a presence in Denmark often provides a gateway to other European markets.

Denmark as a market

The European Commission ranks Denmark as the most digital country in the EU, and the country is recognised as a world-leading test market for innovative solutions in ICT, welfare technology, cleantech and smart cities.

The Danish government aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 70 per cent by 2030, with a strong focus on sustainable technologies and collaboration with the private sector. This creates promising market opportunities for Norwegian businesses offering sustainable solutions in clean energy, transport and the maritime sector, construction, architecture and design.

You can find a wealth of useful guidance and information on Virksomhedsguiden.

See an overview of public tenders in Denmark.

What do we do in Denmark?

Denmark is an important market for Nordic cooperation and exports. Our office in Copenhagen helps Norwegian companies enter the market and expand their international activities in offshore wind, green shipping, health, design and finished goods.

Our advisors have broad expertise to support you on your growth journey. Our services and programmes include:

market access
market analyses
verify market potential
market entry
meet potential customers
search for business partners
cultural understanding
introductions to government authorities
networking opportunities and events

Our requirements and expectations for responsible business

We require our customers, suppliers and partners to operate in accordance with the OECD Guidelines and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This also means that your business must carry out due diligence assessments to avoid harm to people, communities and the environment. We recommend that businesses pay particular attention to the human rights situation in the country.

We also recommend that you read the anti-corruption handbook 'Protect your business' to manage potential risks through internal control systems and guidelines.

Opportunities for Norwegian companies in Denmark

Offshore wind

Denmark plays a key role in European cooperation on offshore wind development as part of our commitment to renewable energy in Europe. As a coastal nation, Norway can draw on the knowledge and experience of the petroleum industry to support the green transition.

Team Norway brings together Norway's entire business support system. Through Team Norway, we work with Norwegian embassies, Eksfin, NORWEP, chambers of commerce, relevant clusters and other partners as needed to meet your needs. Drawing on broad expertise, Team Norway can create tailored solutions for a changing market and business landscape.

Take the online course: Offshore Wind Entry Programme

Green shipping

The maritime industry is one of Norway's largest export sectors and will play an important role in the extended collaboration on the offshore wind project. This requires coordination across the entire value chain, from ports and transport by land and sea to the offshore wind industry. The transition to green shipping requires innovative and cost-effective solutions for storing and using alternative fuels.

Health and welfare

The Danish healthcare system is under significant pressure. Healthcare providers are actively looking for solutions that save time and money while improving the quality of services for their users. This has led to growing demand for labour-saving technology for healthcare professionals, as well as home-based treatment and rehabilitation solutions that focus on prevention and help patients manage their own health more effectively.

Mobility and smart communities

Norwegian expertise in mobility solutions, combined with Denmark's need for smarter, more climate-friendly communities in the years ahead, creates significant market opportunities in urban infrastructure, autonomous mobility, last-mile solutions, battery technology, mobility as a service (MaaS) and zero-emission construction sites.

The Danish transport market is undergoing major changes following the government's commitment to electric vehicles, with an agreement to put 775,000 electric vehicles on Danish roads by 2030. This creates opportunities for Norwegian companies to enter new markets in green transport.

Design and finished goods

As the Nordic design capital, Copenhagen offers Norwegian design and products a route to a larger market with more opportunities. The 'Made in Norway' brand will help promote certified, high-quality Norwegian products and show international audiences that Norway is more than an oil-producing nation.

Read the article: Norway as a brand

Use the 'Made in Norway' mark of origin

The UN and development market

The UN purchases goods and services from Norway worth more than NOK 150 billion each year. Our Copenhagen office is strategically located and plays an important role in helping Norwegian businesses realise their potential in the UN market.

Read the article: The UN and development market

Talk to us about international trade rules

Learn more about how you can address different challenges related to your exports.

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