Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Denmark. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Sweet spreads is seeing falling volume sales in 2023 though the category is rising significantly in terms of value sales. With the ongoing return to pre-pandemic lifestyles, Danes are spending less time at home and thus their need for stables such as…
Sportswear value sales continued to rise in 2023, although much of this growth was driven by inflation and price increases. Consumers have made cut backs on sportswear, as in many other major categories, as disposable incomes are squeezed. Danish…
Retail volume sales of jeans were pushed into decline in 2023, as demand was stifled by price increases and the high cost of living. Denmark’s inflation rate soared in 2022, alongside many other European countries, pushing up costs and the retail…
Other dairy continues to suffer in 2023 with retail volume sales declining even as price inflation recedes. Chilled dairy desserts and flavoured fromage frais/ quark have suffered the most from high inflation, as these are perceived as high-priced…
Consumer health in Denmark is registering solid current value growth in 2023, albeit at a slightly slower rate than seen in the latter half of the review period; however, this growth is partly driven by strong inflation, which has resulted in price…
In 2022, inbound tourism to Denmark developed exceptionally well, with the number of visitors and visitor spending exceeding the 2019 level, breaking records. Despite the uncertainty of high inflation and the impact it brings, 2023 is again seeing…
Appliances and electronics specialists continued to see declining sales in Denmark in 2023 for a number of reasons. First of all, the category had seen strong growth during the COVID-19 crisis on the back of consumers turning their attention to their…
Danish economic conditions have softened in 2023 with the rate of inflation easing and retail prices moderating in most categories. Excess levels of stock have encouraged retailers to pursue price cutting strategies in a bid to stimulate demand,…
Sports drinks sales doubled in 2023 as the Prime brand entered the category and introduced reduced sugar products to Denmark. Up until 2023, only regular sports drinks were available in the Danish market. Previously, sports drinks sales were…
Soft drinks saw moderate volume growth in the Danish market in 2023. Value growth was stronger as inflation and increased costs affected the pricing of soft drink products. However, soft drinks clearly had its winners and losers, with growth rates…
Demand for RTD coffee remains limited in Denmark but is expanding rapidly amidst rising consumer awareness. RTD coffee is largely reliant on impulse purchases, as the product is known mainly as a more convenient alternative to the fresh, hot coffee…
The hot drinks market is facing falling volume sales as younger consumer segments, in particular, are opting to consume hot drinks less frequently in key categories, particularly coffee. However, value sales remain positive as, while consuming less…
There is expected to be moderate growth in consumer credit gross lending in 2023, though growth will be significantly lower than the previous year. In terms of housing/mortgages, gross lending is expected to fall. A second year of rising interest…
Womenswear continued to see positive current value growth in 2023, although this was mainly driven by inflation and retail price increases. Inflationary pressure began to surge in 2022 following the start of the war in Ukraine. Consumer confidence…
Menswear continues to see buoyant current value growth in 2023, although this is mainly driven by price rises as inflation remains well above average in Denmark. Consumers have been making cutbacks on men’s apparel leading to a small decline in…
In 2023, childrenswear continues to see robust growth in value terms, although this is largely driven by inflation and price increases. Inflation has fallen slightly, but it continues to be a hindrance to volume growth, with sales pushed back into…
Apparel accessories is recovering in 2023, following a noticeable decline in 2022 as consumers shifted away from buying face masks in the post-pandemic era. Whilst retail volume sales remained in decline, apparel accessories reported positive current…
Vitamins received a significant boost from the pandemic as consumers sought to boost their immune systems and protect themselves from COVID-19. Now that concerns around the virus have abated, there is less demand for vitamins, and volume growth is…
Sleep aids is expected to register moderate current value growth and a slight increase in volume sales in 2023. The war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis are pushing up average retail prices. While Danes are now much less concerned about the…
As travel suffered due to COVID-19 in 2020-2021, retail value in bookings also saw a clear decrease. With restrictions starting to lift in 2022, travel began to increase, with retail value in 2022 around the 2018-2019 level, with pent-up demand…