Denmark

As in other categories, retail adult incontinence in Denmark was affected by higher product prices at the end of the review period. Higher manufacturer and retailer input costs, for example, increased operating costs, such as material sourcing,…

There was a further contraction in retail volume sales in 2023, following the spike at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The volume decrease reflects the weak demand for refrigeration appliances and the length of replacement cycles. Refrigeration…

Sales of processed poultry have continued to grow in retail volume terms in 2023 despite the high price hikes caused by inflation and the increase in the cost of raw materials and energy. These products are still relatively cheap compared to other…

Organic food is popular among Danish consumers, with it being seen to embody a blend of quality, health, and environmental responsibility. They typically often associate organic products with fewer pesticides, better nutritional value, and a lower…

Premium beauty and personal care in Denmark witnessed a slight rise in current value growth in 2023 following the decline faced by this segment in 2022. Sales performance in the past two years has been muted following the dynamic current value growth…

While there is a significant number of pre-paid cards in Denmark, the spend is not significant. That being said, there is expected to be a modest increase in value spend in 2023, largely driven by rising inflation. With debit cards having significant…

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…

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,…

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 total pet population in Denmark shrinking due to the rising cost of living and the resumption of pre-pandemic routines, overall demand for pet products slowed in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. In the other pet products category,…