Denmark

Overall, retail volume sales of sugar confectionery in Denmark are set to continue to decrease over 2024, albeit only marginally and at a slightly slower pace than in 2022 and 2023. On a more positive note, pick ‘n’ mix continues to gain popularity.…

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.…

Supermarkets continued to face strong competition from discounters in Denmark in 2023, as many consumers looked to save on their grocery shopping due to the financial impact of higher energy prices and increasing interest rates. On the other side,…

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…

Sustainability is high on the agenda among Nordic consumers which has led to local businesses investing resources into acting in a sustainable fashion. Collaboration, innovation and resource consciousness among businesses are some tools that have…

Overall, sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in Denmark faces challenges in achieving stable overall retail volume growth due to strong competition from other snacks like confectionery. Over 2024, retail volume sales are projected to continue…

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…

Denmark is considered to be a country of coffee lovers. Tea, in many respects, is considered simply a seasonal hot drink. In 2023, overall, tea volumes were moderately down, with decline driven by falling sales of black tea. This category is mature…

In tissue and hygiene in Denmark, retail and away-from-home (AFH) current value sales continued to grow strongly in 2023, driven mainly by price increases. Price inflation remained elevated compared to the early-to-mid-review period, but lower than…

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…