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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.
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…
Environmental and animal welfare care, as well as health concerns, are providing a boost to sales of plant-based, meat free, and vegan cooking ingredients and meals. Organic-focused consumers also often look for foods to enable them to substitute…
Lactose free products continued to be of interest to consumers in Denmark, with sales of these products driven by large brands, such as Arla, Naturmælk and Thise. Lactose free is a strong trend because of food allergies and lactose intolerance, while…
Fruit/herbal tea is often fortified/functional and is growing in popularity in the country due to its positive impact on mental and physical health. This tea is marketed as helping to overcome anxiety and stress thanks to its properties that help…
During the COVID-19 pandemic era there was an increase in sales of indulgence and comfort food, such as cookies, and confectionery. However, by 2022, there was a marked return to normality, with people seeking out products that were better for them.…
There are multiple health and wellness claims in soft drinks, including natural and organic; fortified with vitamins and minerals; superfruit and immune system or brain work support; energy boosting and mental health care. These are targeted at a…
Consumers are becoming more concerned about sustainability, climate impact and animal welfare, as well as health issues, which is leading to a decline in meat consumption on a regular basis and promoting a choice of meat free alternatives. Thanks to…
Hypermarkets 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. However, as…
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…
Imaging devices is another category which is suffering from cannibalisation from smartphones. Indeed, smartphone manufacturers are placing great emphasis on the camera and video quality in their product development, to the extent that smartphones can…
In-car navigation systems continue to be cannibalised by the ubiquitous use of smartphones. Indeed, with the ongoing developments seen in smartphones and associated features and apps, there is a lessening need for consumers to purchase additional…
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…
Overall juice volume sales grew moderately in 2023 thanks to the positive performance of not from concentrate 100% juice and coconut and other plant waters. These are the only areas within juice that consumers consider to be healthy, and are,…
Input costs for manufacturers of large cooking appliances remain elevated in 2023 due to stubborn inflation, putting upward pressure on retail prices. Nevertheless, the growth in price increases has moderated in 2023 relative to the previous year,…
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…
Limited-service restaurants performed better than many other foodservice channels following the outbreak of COVID-19. The category benefited from players adapting to COVID-19 restrictions by offering takeaway and delivery services to help keep…
As domestic travel continued to perform strongly in Denmark and inbound travel boomed after lifting COVID-19 restrictions, 2022 saw a rise in lodging in Denmark. This led to records in overnight stays and value spent on lodging, with the latter being…
Mass beauty and personal care in Denmark continued to see positive value growth in 2023 and slightly outperformed premium beauty and personal care. The weaker economy led to some downtrading to cheaper alternatives as Danes faced higher interest…
Variety and freshness are proving key in the further development of ready meals. Efficient supply chains that promote freshness as well as greater attention to ingredients are enabling more appetising ready meal products. Flash freezing and day fresh…
Men’s grooming in Denmark registered a better performance in 2023, with retail volume sales increasing alongside current value growth. Consumer demand bounced back softly across all categories as inflation fell and the propensity to spend recovered…