Henkel raises prices on Persil, Pril as inflation and oil costs surge
Henkel has announced price increases for everyday household products across Europe. The move comes as rising oil costs, global conflicts, and inflation push up expenses for suppliers and logistics. Consumers will soon pay more for brands like Persil, Pril, and Schwarzkopf hair care. The conflict in Iran has disrupted energy and raw material supplies, forcing costs higher. Sugar, a key ingredient in many products, has become more expensive, alongside surging oil prices. Henkel's CEO, Carsten Knobel, confirmed that when expenses climb, consumer prices must follow.
Henkel relies on consumer goods for half its revenue, but the company cannot fully absorb the rising costs. BASF, a major chemical supplier, warned that ingredient prices could leap by around 30%. This squeeze, combined with weak sales forecasts—20.5 billion euros in 2025 and just 1-3% growth in 2026—has left Henkel with little choice but to raise prices.
Germans are already facing higher living costs, from supermarket bills to fuel prices. The US is under similar pressure, with oil price spikes affecting consumption. Henkel's decision reflects broader economic strains, though China remains unaffected for now. The price hikes will hit laundry detergents, dish soaps, and hair care products first. With suppliers and logistics firms under pressure, further increases may follow. Consumers in Germany and beyond will need to adjust to higher costs for essential goods.
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