Germany

Chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks maintains its popularity as the preferred format among other hot drinks in Germany. However, the demand for these beverages through foodservice remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. This lower…

Drinking milk products in Germany is at a crossroads in 2024, with a marginal but steady decline in both volume and sales value signalling deeper changes in consumer behaviour and preferences. This downturn is not an isolated event but part of a…

PET bottles remained the dominant pack type in soft drinks packaging in Germany in 2023, which will continue to be the case over the forecast period. The success of this pack type is down to its affordability, durability and convenience over…

Health claims within soft drinks in Germany that were a good source of antioxidants, minerals or vitamins witnessed significant growth in 2023. This growth was driven by increasing consumer awareness and interest in nutrition and wellness, as Germans…

The demand for retail adult incontinence in Germany, comprising both light and moderate/heavy options, continued to grow in 2023. This growth trajectory can be attributed to factors that include an ageing population and the growing prevalence of…

The increasing awareness of sustainability issues and environmental concerns associated with fish and seafood production have contributed to the decline in the consumption of these fresh foods in Germany. Health considerations have also played a…

Retail volume sales of butter and spreads in Germany are marginally declining in 2024, following a weak performance over the second half of the review period. A significant factor driving this decline is the growing health consciousness among German…

In 2023, pre-paid cards in Germany displayed a remarkable ability to adapt to post-pandemic changes. This was in contrast to 2022, when pre-paid cards witnessed a decline in transactions and value due to extraordinary circumstances, such as the…

As consumers could finally travel, and return to workplaces and educational establishments, bags and luggage has continued on the recovery path that started in 2022. Despite a higher cost of living, which brought some expected conservativeness to…

In 2024, plant-based milk in Germany is set to continue its impressive growth trajectory, reflecting the ongoing shift in consumer preference towards more sustainable, health-conscious, and ethically produced food options. One of the primary drivers…

PET bottles continue to be the most popular pack type for laundry care products in Germany, and were also gaining share in this category in 2023, which is expected to continue over the forecast period. PET bottles are generally non-reactive and are…

Self-service cafeterias in Germany witnessed robust growth in current value terms and transaction volumes in 2023, and low growth in outlet numbers. The German consumer landscape favours quick and convenient eating out options that align with busy…

Demand for frozen ready meals in Germany continued to grow in 2023, as consumers increasingly searched for convenient meal solutions that catered for busy lifestyles. As German consumers juggled work, family and social commitments, there was a…

Post-pandemic, increasingly health-conscious consumers are searching for healthier staple foods in Germany, including breakfast options, thereby driving up demand for no, low or no added sugar variants, all of which recorded double-digit value growth…

In 2023, value sales of home and garden in Germany declined compared to the previous year, driven by a combination of adverse macroeconomic factors and pressures on consumers’ disposable incomes due to inflation. The number of new construction…

Value sales of general merchandise stores in Germany rebounded in 2023, following the previous year’s decline. The latter was driven by department stores, with the channel’s sales falling by double digits due to temporary store closures. Although the…

The gradual recovery of economic and consumer confidence following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation throughout 2022 contributed to the growth of full-service restaurants in Germany in 2023. Growth was not only seen in…

In 2023, current value sales in cafés/bars in Germany continued to lag behind the pre-pandemic level, despite increases in value sales and volume transactions. One of the notable trends in this year was the persistence of a lower average spend per…

Although Germany’s birth rate marginally declined in 2023 after an increase in 2021, demand for nappies/diapers/pants continued to rise. However, value growth was considerably higher. 2022’s record-high inflation that led to higher average prices…

Although the incidence of vision health problems is increasing, retail volume and current value sales of contact lenses in Germany are expected to decrease in 2024. The ongoing uncertain socioeconomic context continues to dampen potential sales due…