Stay ahead of the curve and future-proof your business with Mintel’s Germany BPC Retailing Market Report 2024. Our full report is packed with consumer-led market intelligence, beauty and personal care retail trends in Germany, and consumer behaviours affecting your industry. Get a 360° view of the German BPC retail market including the Germany BPC retailing market size, share, and a growth forecast to help you align your business strategy with the needs of your audience.
Below, we’ve handpicked the key insights analysed in the full report and summarised the core topics.
Topics Analysed in this Report
- A detailed outlook of the German BPC retail market, including market drivers and expert insights.
- Purchase channels and outlets in the BPC industry Germany, and products bought by consumers.
- Reasons for shopping in store rather than online.
- The impact of social media on retail in the Germany beauty and personal care industry.
- How your business can tap into opportunities to increase your Germany BPC retailing market share.
An Overview of the Germany Beauty and Personal Care Industry
The German BPC retail market is slowly recovering after several challenging years due to the pandemic. The cost of living crisis has encouraged the ‘lipstick effect’, benefitting retailers as German consumers seek small ways to treat themselves.
While the ‘lipstick effect’ continues to encourage the purchase of small beauty treats, consumer confidence is slowly recovering, however, there is a risk of downtrading among consumers with tight budgets.
German BPC Retail Market: What Consumers Want and Why
- Consumer Spending Behaviour: Germans are savvy spenders when it comes to beauty and personal care products and budget-friendly options. 64% of German shoppers think value own label is as effective as premium own label, meaning discounters and budget own-label options can benefit, whereas high-end retailers must prove their worth. Transparent pricing or high-end experiences can help them stand out.
- Sustainability in the BPC Industry Germany: Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but a consumer expectation. This is reflected in BPC retailers’ strategies and goals. Sustainability is at the forefront of product development and retailing concepts, driven by consumer expectations and government regulations. Consumers also want transparency around ‘green’ issues. The Green Claims Directive responds to this desire for transparency and aims to regulate sustainability claims to tackle greenwashing and will impact how BPC products are marketed to and perceived by consumers.
- German BPC Retail Market Channels: Although more people are shopping online now compared to previous years, offline stores remain the key channel for most, with 85% of Germans shopping for BPC products in store. A reason for that is that physical shops offer the ability to test and discover new products. Some retailers are making in-store shopping even more convenient and welcoming by facilitating one-stop shops and an inclusive environment.
German BPC Retail Market Forecast
- The future is digital, and technology is being leveraged to enhance the customer experience in store and online, with advances in generative AI enabling improved virtual testing. This will result in an evermore seamless transition between in-store and online experiences.
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Products and Brands Discussed in this Report
Brands: Amazon, DM, H&M, Zara, Asos, Rossmann, Müller, Alnatura, Alverde, GreenZero, Lookfantastic, Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, Lidl, Cien, Beiersdorf, Douglas, Little Wonderland, L’Oréal, Flaconi, Heinemann, Esteé Lauder, Perfect Corp., Rituals, Acqua di Parma, Charlotte Tilbury, L’Occitane, BuzzFeed, Giftbox.ai, e.l.f., Klarna, TikTok Shop, budni, and many more.
Products: Deodorant, body spray, oral hygiene, soap, bath, and shower products, haircare, body skincare, facial skincare, shaving and hair removal products, fragrance, aftershave, makeup, nailcare, beauty accessories, electronic beauty appliances, and more.
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Expert Insights on the BPC Industry Germany
This report, written by Franziska Kartheus, Associate Analyst, delivers in-depth commentary and analysis to highlight Germany beauty and personal care industry trends and add expert context to the numbers.
Our Germany BPC products report shows that retailers are focusing on an improved shopping experience, shaped by an omnichannel approach, while keeping affordability and convenience in mind.

Franziska Kartheus
Associate Analyst