Market research on the consumer health industry. Our reports feat...
Market research on the consumer health industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
During the pandemic, the popularity of dietary supplements skyrocketed as people sought preventative strategies to boost their immune health and minimise the impact of COVID-19. At this time, state customs officials actively promoted the import of…
In 2023, the digestive remedies category is witnessing stable growth both in retail volume and current value terms, with demand patterns returning to that observed prior to the pandemic. With consumer lifestyles normalised and more eating out of the…
After lifting the requirement to wear masks in the post-pandemic period, sales of herbal traditional products have gained momentum. In 2023, the return of frequent seasonal colds has also stimulated sales. The resurgence in demand for traditional…
Uzbek parents are keen to prioritise the wellbeing of their children and have a strong propensity to invest in their health. This trend has been gathering pace over the review period especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic…
The sports nutrition category in Uzbekistan is experiencing rather modest growth in 2023, spurred by recovery from the challenges faced in the COVID-19 pandemic period. The trend towards the adoption of healthy lifestyles has fuelled attendance at…
In general, there is low consumer awareness of the health advantages to be obtained from a regular intake of vitamins. Uzbek consumers very rarely purchase vitamins, believing them to be easily obtainable from daily meals, as well as vegetables and…
Wound care is one of the least dynamic and saturated categories in consumer health in Uzbekistan, with retail volume and current value sales slowing in 2023. The category is dominated by budget offerings, including sticking plasters and tapes.…
The return of consumers to their busy-pandemic lifestyles had a positive impact on demand for analgesics in Malaysia in 2023. Within this, topical analgesics/anaesthetic remained the largest subcategory, as well as being the key driver of growth.…
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Malaysian consumers have been increasingly focused on preventative health measures, and this trend continued into 2023. Alongside the adoption of healthier diets and exercise behaviours, consumers sought out vitamins…
Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies witnessed an improved performance in constant value terms in 2023. This was due, in a large part, to a return of pre-pandemic lifestyles, including the reopening of schools and workspaces, which…
Dermatologicals saw an overall increase in demand in 2023, although performance varied somewhat by subcategory Nappy (diaper) rash treatments, for example, benefited from the return of consumers to more active lifestyles outside the home, which meant…
With COVID-19 still a relatively recent memory, Malaysians continued to place a strong emphasis on preventative health measures, including the intake of dietary supplements. Consumers saw these products as an effective way of boosting their immune…
Antacids continued as the key driver of growth within digestive remedies in 2023. With Malaysians returning to their stressful, on-the-go lifestyles, they were less likely to eat healthy meals and were hence more prone to digestive complaints, such…
Eye care continued to see robust growth in retail volume terms in 2023, with standard eye care leading the way. Malaysians typically spend long periods of time on digital devices, a practice which is linked to a range of vision issues, including…
Herbal and traditional products have a long-standing tradition within consumer health in Malaysia. Such products are often sold in kiosks, as well as herbal/traditional healthcare stores, and as such, are easy to obtain. For example, Tongkat Ali, one…
An increasing of smokers looked to quit the habit in 2023 and as such, retail volume sales of NRT smoking cessation aids continued to see strong growth as a result. The Malaysian government also continued to with its efforts to raise awareness of the…
Despite the fact that fears surrounding COVID-19 had largely subsided by 2023, many parents remained concerned about their children’s health, and as such, showed a willingness to invest in preventative health solutions. For example, paediatric…
Sports nutrition continued to see dynamic growth in constant value terms in 2023, as consumers returned to their active lifestyles. Sales also benefited from opening of more gyms and fitness centres, following the ending of various pandemic-related…
Demand for vitamins continued to grow at a rapid pace in 2023 as Malaysians increasingly focused on preventative health measures. Indeed, despite the transition of COVID-19 into an endemic virus, consumers continued to seek out products that claimed…
Weight management and wellbeing continued to record healthy growth in both volume and constant value terms in 2023. This was led by supplement nutrition drinks, continuing the pattern seen over the review period. Consumers are becoming increasingly…