Netherlands

In terms of total volume sales, the spirits category was more or less static in 2023. As with other alcoholic drinks categories, current value growth was much higher as there was a substantial increase in average unit prices. Throughout the…

The total sales volume of beer recorded a decline in 2023. Further substantial price increases in both the on-trade and off-trade channels, together with mostly disappointing summer weather, negatively affected the category. Almost all categories in…

Tobacco in the Netherlands is heavily influenced by regulatory changes, shifts in consumer behaviour, and economic pressures. In 2023, cigarette sales declined for another consecutive year as the long-term shift away from smoking tobacco continued.…

Dutch workers embrace informal wear at most companies, making consumers less interested in formal work shoes which need polishing. At the same time, the hybrid form of working is also having some impact, as office workers spend time at home requiring…

This report analyses the market for cannabis in the Netherlands. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows: