Denmark

Following extremely strong growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, skin care continued to see a normalisation in sales in 2023. Retail volume and current value sales both declined as consumption levels began to subside to more normal levels. Indeed,…

In 2023, sun care in Denmark witnessed robust retail growth as travel flows continued to increase post-pandemic. Life has largely returned to normality following the COVID-19 pandemic, with travel and outdoor activities more frequently undertaken.…

Retail volumes sales of cigarettes in Denmark continued to see a double-digit decline in 2023. This performance fits with a general downward trajectory in the smoking prevalence for cigarettes in the market, as taxation, health and wellness trends…

Overall, retail volume sales of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco in Denmark continued to see a double-digit decline in 2023. The demand for these types of tobacco products remained negatively affected as they tend to have an older consumer…

As in 2022, smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco in Denmark did not see uniform retail volume sales developments at the end of the review period. In this vein, retail volume sales of chewing tobacco and e-vapour products continued…

Overall, tobacco in Denmark saw a further strong decline in retail volume sales in 2023. However, there were oases of retail volume growth to be found within the industry. In general, tobacco consumption continued to be adversely affected by…

In 2023, total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in Denmark remained stagnant, revealing significant disparities across various product areas. Non-alcoholic drinks, flavoured lager, rosé wine, and sparkling wine experienced robust growth, while…

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…

Cider/perry sales experienced a decline in 2023 in Denmark, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and product innovation trends. While manufacturers primarily focused on spirit-based RTDs, the launch of flavoured lager by Carlsberg in 2023…

Throughout the review period, spirit-based RTDs demonstrated robust growth in Denmark, fuelled by the introduction of new products and an evolving market landscape. Notably, popular brands like Smirnoff Ice, Breezer, and Shaker, alongside emerging…