Denmark

The high rate of inflation prevailing in 2022 and 2023 has not had a major negative impact on the chocolate confectionery category in Denmark. Local players have managed to increase their sales and value by increasing prices, while favourable…

The health and wellness trend continues to grow in Denmark. Danish consumers are increasingly concerned about sticking to a healthy lifestyle and are looking for healthy snack options. Within the gum category, manufacturers are trying to meet the…

Even though Danes love ice cream and consume quite a lot of it, the category has struggled in volume terms in 2022 and 2023 due to rising prices. Rising electricity prices contributed to the increased cost of transporting and storing ice cream…

Due to high inflation and increased prices, Danish consumers are more intent on seeking value for money. Big international brands have started to play a smaller role in the purchasing patterns of Danish consumers as they switch to less expensive…

Despite the fact, that inflation in Denmark was not as high as in its Nordic neighbours, the Danish snacks market did see significant increases in price which drove growth in values sales and, at the same time, made consumers more price focused when…

Liquorice continues to be an important sweet snack in the Danish market, as well as in other Nordic countries. There is a wide choice of chocolate, gummies and other types of confectionery products with liquorice flavour that Danes love. Moreover,…

Compared with other snacks categories, snack bars and fruit snacks have performed relatively well as people have returned to more normal lifestyles, going back to work or school, and gyms and opting for on-the-go products from convenience stores.…

Computers and peripherals remain in a negative volume decline in 2023, following the spike in sales seen during the era of the pandemic, when consumers invested in their at-home office set-ups. Ultimately, this means replacement cycles have not yet…

Overall volume sales continue to decrease in consumer electronics in Denmark in 2023, as purchases normalise after the positive sales seen during the COVID-19 pandemic era when consumers were spending more time at home and thus investing in their…

Headphones is the other category in consumer electronics which is seeing positive volume growth in 2023 (albeit smaller than seen in home video, the other category performing above 1% growth). This performance in headphones is attributed to consumers…

Home audio and video sales are in a negative double-digit volume slump in 2023, representing a continuation of the downward trend established in the previous review period. This shift is due to household preferences moving away from traditional home…

Home video is one category in consumer electronics which is seeing positive volume growth in 2023, following the deep, negative double-digit slumps seen in sales over the past two years. This is attributed to a normalisation of sales patterns…

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…

Mobile phones remains in a volume decline in 2023, albeit less severe than seen in 2022. The slow sales are attributed to models’ longer lifecycles meaning elongated periods of time between replacements, in addition to the weak economic climate…

Portable players would be an overall ailing category, was it not for the relative success of wireless speakers. In line with cross-category trends, consumers are rejecting sole-use devices for those which offer multifunctionality and convenience…

Volume sales in wearable electronics are on the marginally-positive side of flat in 2023, which is slightly lower than the volume sales seen in 2022. The main trends in the category are connected to the shift from activity wearables to the greater…

Due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions, as well as many consumers not willing to travel as much as before, airlines suffered due to the pandemic in 2020-2021, with the number of passengers and value sales in both years drastically reduced.

As travel suffered due to COVID-19 in 2020-2021, retail value in bookings also saw a clear decrease. With restrictions starting to lift in 2022, travel began to increase, with retail value in 2022 around the 2018-2019 level, with pent-up demand…

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…

In 2022, inbound tourism to Denmark developed exceptionally well, with the number of visitors and visitor spending exceeding the 2019 level, breaking records. Despite the uncertainty of high inflation and the impact it brings, 2023 is again seeing…

COVID-19 led to weaker results in 2020-2021 while lifting restrictions in 2022 led to a boom in travel results. With pent-up demand continuing to result in consumers booking trips, 2023 is expected to set records. Following two years of travel…

Following strong growth between 2020 and 2022, analgesics saw much more moderate current value growth in 2023 as the COVID-19 pandemic began to wane. Rising inflation as a result of the energy crisis stemming in part from the war in Ukraine is…

Consumer health in Denmark is registering solid current value growth in 2023, albeit at a slightly slower rate than seen in the latter half of the review period; however, this growth is partly driven by strong inflation, which has resulted in price…

Cough remedies and decongestants, which had seen strong growth during the pandemic period, saw more moderate growth in 2022 and 2023 as the contagion receded and public concern waned. Current value sales growth partly reflects inflationary pressures,…

Dermatologicals is expected to register an increase in current value sales in 2023, partly as a result of the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine, which is pushing up retail prices.

Dietary supplements are a sizeable product area in Denmark and received a significant boost from the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers sought to boost their immune systems and protect themselves against the virus. In 2023, dietary supplements is seeing…

Digestive remedies are expected to register an increase in current value sales in 2023, partly driven by inflationary pressures as the conflict in Ukraine continues to drive up retail prices. Diarrhoeal remedies and motion sickness remedies will…

Eye care is expected to register an increase in both current value and volume sales in 2023, partly as a result of rising inflation due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which is driving up retail prices. In addition, local consumers spend more time…

Herbal/traditional products is expected to register an increase in current value sales in 2023 thanks in part to rising inflation due to the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine, which is driving retail prices. However, as fears around…

The pandemic was a boon for NRT smoking cessation aids, as is the ongoing health and wellness trend, with many people trying to give up smoking as COVID-19 put the spotlight on lung health. The category is seeing an increase in both volume and…

Paediatric analgesics saw only modest volume growth in 2023 as a result of a return to pre-pandemic consumption habits. More robust current value growth was partly the result of inflationary pressures due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has…

Sleep aids is expected to register moderate current value growth and a slight increase in volume sales in 2023. The war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis are pushing up average retail prices. While Danes are now much less concerned about the…

Sports nutrition continues to see strong current value growth in 2023. In addition to the war in Ukraine driving up energy costs and therefore average retail prices, many Danes are avid gym goers – a key channel for sports nutrition products – but…

Vitamins received a significant boost from the pandemic as consumers sought to boost their immune systems and protect themselves from COVID-19. Now that concerns around the virus have abated, there is less demand for vitamins, and volume growth is…

Weight management is expected to register an increase in current value sales in 2023, partly due to rising inflation due to the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine, which is pushing up average unit retail prices. After strong growth during…

After declining sales during the pandemic due to limited outdoor and physical activity, sticking plasters/adhesive bandages, first-aid kits and gauze, tape and other wound care saw positive volume growth in 2022 and again in 2023 as consumers…

Baby food is witnessing strong retail volume growth compared to most dairy categories, driven by the return to pre-pandemic habits. With parents returning to busy lifestyles and less time devoted to home cooking, consumers are more reliant on…

Butter and spreads witnessed dynamic price increases in 2022, driven by global price inflation and an increase in global demand. As a result, some grocery retailers decreased their profit margins in order to absorb some of these costs. Moving into…

Cheese retail prices have started to fall in 2023, following the sharp spike in the previous year, leading to a slight recovery in retail volume sales. Dairy leader Arla Foods has begun to lower prices, with supermarkets and competitors following its…

Following the unprecedented price hikes seen in dairy and alternatives in 2022, retail prices have fallen slightly in 2023. Consumption levels have improved compared to the previous year, but retail prices remain high, with global and European stock…

Drinking milk products continued to register declining volume sales in 2023 as increasing numbers of Danish consumers reduced their consumption of cows’ milk and the long-term negative growth trends continued to plague the category. As consumer…

Other dairy continues to suffer in 2023 with retail volume sales declining even as price inflation recedes. Chilled dairy desserts and flavoured fromage frais/ quark have suffered the most from high inflation, as these are perceived as high-priced…

Following a period of phenomenal sales growth in plant-based dairy in Denmark during the COVID-19 pandemic, retail volume sales of plant-based dairy have slowed in 2022 and 2023. High-priced plant-based products have suffered due to rapidly growing…

With the cost of living pressures remaining a cause for concern in 2023, less-essential products like yoghurts are being overlooked in the weekly shop. The switch to private labels and economy brands has also accelerated, with Danes paying more…

Light vehicles are forecast to see slower growth over the forecast period, with SUVs and crossovers representing 61% of total sales by 2027. The government’s financial incentives, such as lower registration taxes favouring electric and zero-emission…

Denmark enjoys considerable economic freedom and is one of the least corrupt countries globally, but the income tax burden is high. The economy is slowing markedly, but inflation has retreated and unemployment is lower than peers. Although there is a…

The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…

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…