Ukrainians' Favorite German Brands

After moving to Germany, even a simple trip to the shops can turn into a bit of an adventure. You might not find the Ukrainian brands you’re used to on the shelves; instead, you’ll come across dozens of new brand names and products. And it’s not always clear which ones are worth paying attention to.

That’s why we’ve put together a selection of German brands that have already become favourites amongst Ukrainians living in Germany. There are options here for those looking for something tasty, furnishing their home, choosing cosmetics or searching for a gift.

Sweets

Germany has plenty of brands that are easy to find in supermarkets and which can be a great introduction to local flavours.

• Ritter Sport is one of the best-known German chocolate brands. As well as the classic flavours, it’s worth keeping an eye out for unusual combinations and seasonal offerings.
• Niederegger from Lübeck is a good choice for those who love marzipan.
• Bahlsen and Lambertz specialise in biscuits and sweets, including gift sets.
• Lebkuchen are gingerbread biscuits, and Spekulatius are fragrant spiced biscuits.

Coffee

If your morning doesn’t get off to a good start without a cup of coffee, take a look at:

• Tchibo
• Dallmayr

These are brands that have long been part of German coffee culture.

Tea

Tea lovers should try:

• Teekanne
• Meßmer

Their range includes fruit, herbal, black and green teas.

Cosmetics and personal care

Another category where it’s easy to get overwhelmed on your first visit to a German shop is personal care products.

• Balea – dm’s own brand, offering a wide selection of affordable products for daily care.
• Alverde – cosmetics based on plant-derived and organic ingredients.
• Weleda is a natural cosmetics brand offering skincare, haircare and baby products.

For dermatological skincare, you might want to check out Eucerin.

For the kitchen and home

If you’re setting up home in Germany or looking for a gift for someone who is, it’s worth knowing about:

• WMF
• Zwilling
• Kaiser
• Leifheit

Their range includes kitchenware, knives, crockery, baking tins and household organisation products.

For children

Germany is also known for its toy and game brands.

• Ravensburger – jigsaw puzzles, board games and educational games.
• HABA – wooden toys, board games and children’s products.
• Playmobil – themed play sets and figures that have long been recognised far beyond.

What to choose as a gift?

If you want to give your loved ones a little taste of everyday life in Germany, you don’t necessarily have to look for expensive souvenirs. It could be their favourite chocolate, tea or coffee, a set of cosmetics, seasonal biscuits, an interesting board game or a small item for the home.

To share your finds with loved ones in another country, you can send them as a separate parcel via Meest.

Meest helps you send gifts, purchases and other items permitted for international dispatch from Germany, so that your interesting finds and small gestures of care are more than just words.

Before sending, we recommend checking the current rules and restrictions regarding the contents of international parcels.