Ice prices on the North Sea bribe records - why is that so expensive?

Ice prices on the North Sea bribe records - why is that so expensive?

In the popular holiday regions on the North and Baltic Sea, the ice prices rise to unknown heights. In places such as Sylt and St. Peter-Ording, an ice cream now costs up to 2.50 euros, which not only stands out to the local tourists, but also the locals. The Kreiszeitung reports that the price for a ball of ice cream is common in St. Peter-Ording. For comparison: In Halle (Saale), customers only pay 1.43 euros, a clear price difference of 1.07 euros.

The rising prices are not only due to the high season, but also to various economic factors. According to the "Union of the Italian ice cream manufacturers", rising raw material and energy costs as well as personnel costs through increased minimum wages lead to the price increases. Especially in big cities such as Berlin and Stuttgart, a bullet can cost up to 3 euros, which could boost the demand for more moderate price models in the ice cream parlors. Some companies try to keep prices low, while supermarkets and discounters offer increasingly cheaper alternatives.

high ice prices also in Europe

The trend towards higher prices is not only limited to Germany. The Reisere reporter Euro. A sphere in Spain costs an average of 3 euros, while customers in Portugal and Greece have to pay 2.50 euros. In Italy and France, the price is 2 euros, which makes Germany appear relatively cheap with an average price of 1.50 euros.

The moin.de added that the ice cream parlor on the Baltic Sea and North Sea have opened again after the season break and offer a variety of ice cream varieties. But customers are increasingly surprising about price development. Despite this shock, the quality and craft is repeatedly emphasized by the manufacturers, which could possibly cause a large part of the customers to accept the higher prices.

perspectives for the future

forecasts indicate that the prices for ice will continue to increase in the coming years. By 2028, the average price for an ice cream in Germany could increase to 1.72 euros. While the price situation in Germany still appears relatively cheap, in other countries such as Portugal an increase to 3.70 euros and over 4 euros in Spain is predicted. In Germany, Munich is at the top of the price table, followed by Wuppertal.

When selecting the types of ice cream, alcoholic variants such as Gin Tonic and Moscow Mule are particularly popular. Surprising types of ice cream are offered by Matthias Münz, also known as "the crazy ice maker". Its range includes unconventional tastes such as white sausage, beer and obatzda ice cream.