Denmark

Menstrual care in Denmark was affected by high inflation. While the rate of inflation in 2023 was lower than in 2022 it was still relatively high for Denmark at the end of the review period. Higher input costs, such as material sourcing, labour,…

Higher input costs continued to have a pronounced impact on retail price points, with strong increases noted during 2023. As inflation remained high, albeit lower than the 2022 peak, there was heightened consumer price-sensitivity. This underpinned a…

As in other categories of home care, inflationary pressure amid high input prices, supply chain disruptions, high freight costs and higher labour costs all informed upward movements in retail selling prices towards the end of the review period,…

Bleach witnessed a spike in retail volume sales in 2020 in light of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic as households prioritised cleanliness and hygiene in the face of the virus threat. However, demand has normalised and returned to pre-pandemic…

Total volume sales of wine were stagnant in Denmark in 2023. The largest area, red wine, continued declining, while white, rosé, and sparkling wine performed better. Non-grape wine was another declining area as there were no new products, and it…

While total beer volumes were moderately down in Denmark in 2023, value increased. This development had to do with price increases and the fact that Danes are keen to buy good quality beer rather than bulk in volume. The consumption of domestic…

In 2023, deodorants in Denmark reported steady retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Lower inflation had a generally positive influence on overall consumption compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, inflation continued to drive price…

Colour cosmetics in Denmark registered moderate retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Consumer demand rebounded strongly despite the economic downturn, rising energy costs and higher interest rates, which put pressure on discretionary…

As life returned to normal in Denmark in 2023 consumers also continued to shop more in convenience stores, with the channel benefiting from the increased level of activity from commuters and other consumers needing snacks and other items on the go.…

Consistent with observations across home care, polishes in Denmark witnessed strong increases in retail current unit prices towards the end of the review period, including 2023. Still relatively high inflation amid higher input costs (energy,…