Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Germany. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
The second half of 2022 brought economic uncertainty to what had started as an optimistic year in travel and tourism. Nevertheless, travel remained a priority that consumers wanted to spend on, especially after saving up during the two years of…
In 2023, mixed performances are expected in consumer electronics in terms of volume and value development. Despite the fact that volumes are expected to see a notable decline in 2023, current value sales are set to increase overall. This is primarily…
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…
Following a marginal decline the previous year, health and beauty specialists in Germany recorded moderate value growth in 2023, mainly driven by the rising demand for beauty and personal care products. With rising overall costs in Germany,…
While 2023 might have appeared to be a stable year for cooking ingredients and meals in Germany after the pandemic years and rise of inflation, the industry experienced an interesting evolution. Shaped by a variety of factors that reflected both…
Home video is set to show negative developments in both volume and current value terms across almost all product categories in 2023. Sales of LCD TVs, which includes LED and QLED devices, are expected to experience volume and value declines in this…
Retail sales of luxury goods in Germany increased by 2% in current value terms to reach EUR62.5 billion in 2023. Luxury goods had seen two years of declining sales in 2020 and 2021, with its performance heavily impacted by the various measures put in…
Following the loss of inbound arrivals due to restrictions on travel during the pandemic, tourist visitor levels in Germany were continuing to recover in 2023, despite global macroeconomic pressures such as high inflation and the rapid escalation of…
Inflation has had a noticeable impact on demand for cheese in Germany, prompting consumers to substitute higher-priced cheese varieties with cheaper alternatives. After a price increase of more than 20% since the first quarter of 2022, consumers are…
A contrast between the volume sales declines of 2023 and the solid value sales performance of cigars and cigarillos in Germany was partly due to the continued shift towards premiumisation. This trend benefited value sales of cigars, notably through…
This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in Germany, analysing data from Euromonitor International’s Innovation platform. The report covers the food and beverage categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch…
Unilever, the leading player in sauces, dips and condiments in Germany for years, remained at the top for 2023. Its extensive assortment, including the popular Knorr brand of sauces, makes it a permanent presence in different outlets and various…
Sports nutrition – one of the most dynamic categories in the entire consumer health industry, continued to record strong growth in 2023. The category has been continuing to experience a positive performance, with double-digit current value growth…
Volume demand for apparel accessories is expected to see a notable decline in 2023, demonstrating a shift in behaviour from German shoppers. Although the pandemic is over, changes in consumer behaviour have remained. The need for apparel accessories…
With players understanding the distinct preferences of the technologically adept German consumer base, 2023 marked a significant upsurge in microwaves incorporating smart technologies in the German market. Driven by the inherent value that Germans…
In 2023, the German consumer appliances industry was navigating through a complex landscape, showing varying developments across different categories. Major and small appliances have each faced their own unique set of challenges and opportunities.…
Despite a crisis-driven year, portable players is expected to manage to achieve slightly positive growth in both volume and current value sales in 2023; this makes it one of the few product categories within consumer electronics to do so. An…
In 2023, various macroeconomic conditions have been affecting mobile phones, particularly rising prices. Persistent high inflation, as well as a scarcity of resources for manufacturing smartphones, and distribution difficulties, are expected to…
The recovery of baby food’s retail volume sales, evident in 2022, is expected to continue throughout 2023, albeit at slower growth rates. The category’s resilient performance is set to be fuelled by a partial return to pre-pandemic mobility patterns.…
Premium beauty and personal care outperformed its mass counterparts in Germany in 2023. The higher-income segment of consumers is less inclined to make sacrifice in beauty and personal care and considers premium options as an investment in wellbeing.…