Price increases for marzipan: bitter Christmas for those with a sweet tooth!

Price increases for marzipan: bitter Christmas for those with a sweet tooth!

Just in time for the 2025 run-up to Christmas, prices for festive sweets are reaching new heights. The focus is particularly on the popular marzipan products, which are among the indispensable delicacies of the holidays not only in Northern Germany but across Germany. The traditional brands Niederegger and Erasmi & Carstens have now announced significant price increases, which are unavoidable due to increased raw material prices, especially for almonds and cocoa. Niederegger, a well-known marzipan manufacturer from Lübeck, has raised prices by 10%, while the supplier Erasmi & Carstens has even made its products 11% more expensive. The price for a pack of marzipan has increased from 1.79 euros to 1.99 euros, as fr.de reports.

But what actually drives prices up? Companies no longer have a certain amount of leeway in production. Almond prices are rising due to a tariff dispute with the USA and a veritable flood of demand from all over the world. Added to this are the poor harvests in the cocoa-growing areas, triggered by droughts in West Africa. These factors mean that marzipan lovers should not only be prepared for the costs of marzipan breads, hearts or Santa Clauses, but also be aware that prices for numerous confectionery products have increased by up to 46% in recent years [t-online.de](https://www.t-online.de/finanzen/aktuelles/wirtschaft/id_100932440/marzipanprodukte- Werden-kurz-vor-weihnachten-teurer.html).

Production and selection

Niederegger is very fortunate to position itself as a premium manufacturer and therefore avoids doing business with discounters. While this strategy has its advantages, it also causes prices to rise. The company produces around 30 tons of marzipan every day with a workforce of 500 employees, plus 150 seasonal workers at Christmas time. The product range extends from classic marzipan bread to dominoes to elaborate Advent calendars, the prices of which can be up to 150 euros [infranken.de].

Marzipan and the associated specialties are a must at Christmas time. They can be found in many traditional recipes, be it in stollen, cookies or even baked apples. The increased prices are not blindly accepted; Many consumers are considering making their own marzipan. The necessary basic ingredients such as blanched almonds, powdered sugar, rose water and optionally bitter almond flavor are easy to obtain for many people. If you want to get creative at Christmas time, you can create your own, more relaxed marzipan experience.

Conclusion and outlook

The signs in the confectionery industry are pointing to a storm, with marzipan prices in particular causing bargain hunters to decline in their purchasing mood. However, there is still the opportunity to stock up outside of the peak season and benefit from discounts of up to 50% after the New Year. But for those who don't want to miss out on their state pastries, a trip to the nearest store will be unavoidable. The tradition of giving sweets at Christmas lives on - even if those with a sweet tooth in particular have to dig a little deeper into their pockets this year.