Overview

• Nearly two-thirds of Germans say scoop prices are too high, according to a YouGov survey for dpa.
• Six in ten people report ordering fewer scoops than they did five years ago in response to rising prices.
• National average price per scoop remained around €1.81 in spring 2025, with regional swings from €1.30 in rural areas to €2.80 in major cities.
• Parlors face rising costs for labor, energy, rent and ingredients as well as persistent staff shortages.
• Overall ice cream demand has remained stable and chocolate continues to be the most popular flavor followed by vanilla and stracciatella.