Denmark

Depilatories continued to see positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023 as consumer lifestyles in Denmark resumed greater normality following the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to working lifestyles, consumers are keen to socialise and…

Despite being a popular category, ice cream in Denmark faced volume sales challenges towards the end of the review period amid rising prices. Increased energy costs have driven up the expenses associated with transporting and storing ice cream, along…

Overall, spirits sales declined moderately in Denmark in 2023. There were substantial differences among the various spirits categories. Products such as akvavit, brandy, and cognac experienced the most significant volume reductions, while…

Overall, tobacco in Denmark saw a further strong decline in retail volume sales in 2023. However, there were oases of retail volume growth to be found within the industry. In general, tobacco consumption continued to be adversely affected by…

In 2024 dog food Denmark is poised for modest volume growth and somewhat slower current value growth than seen in the previous year of the review period. This limited expansion is due to category maturity and a declining dog population, influenced by…

Notable price increases in retail tissue in Denmark in 2023 were driven by cost inflation covering aspects like energy, material sourcing, labour, logistics and supply chain constraints. Price increases were consistent with the movements across…

Retail current value sales of laundry care continued to increase in 2023, supported by inflationary pressure, as retail volume sales continued to drop. Overall, increases in the cost of raw materials, shipping costs, labour wages and energy have led…

Air care did not escape the spike in retail current unit prices in 2022 and 2023 due to high inflationary pressure. As in other home care categories, this brought higher inputs costs (energy, materials, labour, shipping, etc) and resulted in…

The selection of savoury snacks in Denmark is huge, taking up lots of space on retailers’ shelves. Despite higher prices, retail volume sales are projected to increase, albeit modestly, over 2024. There are, however, expected to be divergences in…

Cider/perry sales experienced a decline in 2023 in Denmark, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and product innovation trends. While manufacturers primarily focused on spirit-based RTDs, the launch of flavoured lager by Carlsberg in 2023…

With the total pet population in Denmark shrinking due to the rising cost of living and the resumption of pre-pandemic routines, overall demand for pet products slowed in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. In the other pet products category,…

In 2024, cat food in Denmark is poised for growth, albeit slightly below the level seen in 2023. This subdued performance is partly due to a reduction in the cat adoption rate, linked to Danes returning to pre-pandemic routines and grappling with…

Consistent with the observations across tissue and hygiene, wipes in Denmark saw pronounced increases in retail price points, which impacted category performance. Higher prices for wipes were driven by cost inflation, covering factors like energy,…

Menstrual care in Denmark was affected by high inflation. While the rate of inflation in 2023 was lower than in 2022 it was still relatively high for Denmark at the end of the review period. Higher input costs, such as material sourcing, labour,…

Higher input costs continued to have a pronounced impact on retail price points, with strong increases noted during 2023. As inflation remained high, albeit lower than the 2022 peak, there was heightened consumer price-sensitivity. This underpinned a…

As in other categories of home care, inflationary pressure amid high input prices, supply chain disruptions, high freight costs and higher labour costs all informed upward movements in retail selling prices towards the end of the review period,…

Bleach witnessed a spike in retail volume sales in 2020 in light of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic as households prioritised cleanliness and hygiene in the face of the virus threat. However, demand has normalised and returned to pre-pandemic…

In 2023, sun care in Denmark witnessed robust retail growth as travel flows continued to increase post-pandemic. Life has largely returned to normality following the COVID-19 pandemic, with travel and outdoor activities more frequently undertaken.…

Direct selling continued to see declining sales in Denmark in 2023. This was partly due to consumers trying to spend less money as they felt the impact of rising interest rates and higher energy prices, but also due to the competition from other…

While showing signs of moderating, inflation remained an issue for the Danish economy at the end of the review period. From a review period perspective, inflation remained high in 2023, albeit below the 2022 peak rate. Inflation continued to have an…