Germany

The briefing explores structural drivers of inflation and their impact on the global economy and business environment. Factors such as demographics changes, globalisation reset, decarbonisation, AI revolution and higher debt levels would add to the…

In 2023, Germany experienced a decrease in average per capita disposable income due to an economic contraction and a drop in labour productivity, despite maintaining a productivity level above the Western European average. Meanwhile, the gender gap…

In 2023, single-person households dominated in Germany, influenced by societal shifts and an ageing population. The trend is expected to continue, with single-person households forecast to account for 43.4% of all households by 2028. Furthermore,…

Total sweet spreads packaging saw a second year of decline in Germany in 2023, with falling packaging volumes across honey, chocolate spreads, and jams and preserves, as sales of such products continued to normalise after the boost seen during the…

Total sauces, dips and condiments packaging volumes continued to fall in Germany in 2023. However, not all categories saw the same negative performance. In 2023, the packaging volumes for cooking and table sauces were on the rise, driven by several…