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In a familiar trend known as shopping tourism, many Germans are driving across the border to the Netherlands to stock up on coffee, thanks to lower prices and the absence of a coffee tax in the neighboring country.
This cross-border shopping spree has become a common response to the price differences between neighboring countries, with Germans taking advantage of the significant savings available in the Netherlands. According to some coffee traders, Germans are not just buying for personal use but are also purchasing in bulk for family and friends.
The high demand for coffee in the Netherlands has led to empty shelves, as Germans clear them of this popular product. The west, particularly those near the Polish border, are frequent participants in this shopping tourism trend.
The price difference between coffee in the Netherlands and Germany is substantial. Depending on the variety, a savings of between 64 and 72 euros can be achieved for ten kilograms of coffee when buying in the Netherlands. This is a significant incentive for German shoppers, especially considering the recent increase in coffee prices in Germany due to the climate crisis, failed harvests, speculation, and trading on the stock exchange.
Despite the coffee tax in Germany, the cost of ordering coffee from the Netherlands and importing it to Germany still requires payment of taxes, making a trip to the Netherlands a more cost-effective option. The coffee from the Netherlands has become an absolute favorite among the German nation, driving the trend of shopping tourism for this product.
While recent corporate news about Dutch coffee companies does not explain this consumer behavior, it is likely that the lower prices and absence of a coffee tax in the Netherlands are the primary factors encouraging this shopping tourism trend.
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- Engaging in this shopping tourism trend, some Germans are buying coffee in bulk not only for personal consumption but also for their family and friends, contributing to the high demand and empty shelves in the Netherlands.
- As a result of the significant savings on coffee, the quality of the product, and the absence of a coffee tax, the Netherlands has become a favorite destination for lifestyle shopping among many Germans, influencing their food-and-drink consumption and financial decisions.
