Overview

• Germany’s average scoop price rose to €1.81 in spring 2025, up from €1.72 in 2024 and €1.62 in 2023.
• Local rates span from €1.00 in rural areas to €3.00 in major cities, with Sylt at €2.50 per scoop and Halle (Saale) at €1.43.
• A YouGov survey found that 64% of Germans consider current scoop prices excessive and six in ten have cut back on orders compared with five years ago.
• Starting July 2, Aldi’s mobile ice cream van has sold scoops for €0.50 on a nationwide tour, donating all proceeds to local food banks.
• Premium outlets such as Buonissimo charge up to €3.80 per scoop in Bamberg, and Italian gelaterias report up to 25% annual price hikes with two scoops costing €5 and portion sizes down 15% since 2002.