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 2023, more consumers suffered from eye health issues due to much more time spent using technology, such as computers and laptops. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, children were unable to go to school or workers to their workplace and…
Since 2022, South Africa has been suffering from rolling electricity blackouts. The scheduled blackouts can often occur in some areas around two to three times a day. Moreover, these blackouts often occur during mealtimes. This has created a strong…
During the review period, South Africa experienced high levels of inflation that impacted essential categories such as food, fuel and even mortgage payments. Consumers were cutting down on discretionary spending as they had less disposable income.…
Many consumers in South Africa rely on pharmacist recommendations when it comes to dermatological products. Most consumers within South Africa are highly unlikely to visit a doctor or even a dermatologist to treat some dermatological issues. As a…
During the review period, the flu and allergy season in South Africa was rife specifically during the winter periods. Given the presence of several flu strains and allergies, consumers reached out to cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) products to…
During the review period, many consumers have been facing financial difficulties as the cost of living in South Africa has been increasing on a monthly basis. For many consumers, their health is an afterthought with most instead prioritising…
When it comes to pain management, analgesics is a popular category, specifically acetaminophen. For many consumers, acetaminophen is their go-to preference as it is easily available across various channels. Additionally, it can be bought without…
Wound care in Tunisia is experiencing a significant increase in unit prices in 2023 compared to previous years.
Slimming teas is experiencing high demand in Tunisia in 2023, with particular attention being paid to the category leader, BiOrigine Thé Minceur from Laboratoires Vitarmonyl. Tunisian consumers are increasingly seeking natural and holistic approaches…
Tunisia is currently experiencing a shortage of vitamin A due to the fact that the main products that are distributed in the country are imported by the Central Pharmacy, but these are in short supply. This shortage has created challenges in meeting…
First Class Distribution is a new player that has emerged in sports nutrition in Tunisia in 2023. This company has gained prominence with it becoming the exclusive distributor of the Optimum Nutrition brand, which was previously distributed by Aecor…
Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements in Tunisia is experiencing remarkable growth in current value terms in 2023. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including the significant presence of both locally produced and imported…
Despite being considered a relatively niche area, herbal/traditional paediatric dietary supplements is witnessing growing demand. Parents and guardians are increasingly seeking natural and holistic approaches to support their children's health and…
Laxatives looks set to be the most dynamic category in digestive remedies in 2023 in Tunisia in current value terms. This growth is linked to various factors, including changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns, with consumers leading busier lives…
The advertising of dietary supplements through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok is becoming increasingly common in Tunisia. Bloggers, particularly pharmacists and doctors, play a significant role in promoting these…
Dermatologicals in Tunisia is experiencing robust growth in current value terms in 2023 with this being driven by several factors that are contributing to the category’s success. One of the key drivers is the rising urbanisation of the population in…
In Tunisia, there is a strong preference for unit-dose sachets among consumers when it comes to cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies. This format is highly popular and widely used, with brands like Fervex, Gripex, and Doliprex being prominent…
Consumer health in Tunisia is facing a complex landscape characterised by several factors in 2023. Firstly, the global economic crisis has had a significant impact on the demand for consumer health products. With the cost of living rising sharply due…
Sales of analgesics in Tunisia are in decline in retail volume terms in 2023 which can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, there has been a stagnation in prices since 2019, which has limited the potential for revenue growth in the sector.…
Consumers usually buy wound care when they immediately need it, and as such, it is not a frequently purchased product. Most consumers do not keep a stock of products within the household, which limits growth. Furthermore, Egyptian consumers would…
Unhealthy eating habits acquired during COVID-19 lockdowns continue to fuel demand for weight loss products in 2023. Many Egyptians gained weight during the pandemic due to limited mobility and a surge in indulgence occasions. Since lockdown…
Vitamins continue to witness strong performance, continuing the positive trend seen across the entire review period, with a double-digit retail sales growth noted in 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted vitamin sales as consumers became more aware of…
The health and wellness trend encourages a holistic approach to health, considering the lifestyle and habits of a person rather than focusing solely on physical symptoms. It recognises that various aspects of life, including nutrition, exercise,…
Sleeping pills are in high demand in Egypt, leading to double-digit retail value growth in 2023. Sleep problems are very common in the country, with many people struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, impacting their daily lives. Sleeping pills can…
Developing and marketing products specifically for paediatric use involves adherence to strict regulatory requirements in Egypt. These regulations are in place to ensure the safety, efficacy, and appropriate dosing of products for children. The…
Rising health consciousness is boosting sales of herbal/traditional products in Egypt. Urban areas tend to have higher levels of health consciousness, with individuals actively seeking ways to enhance their health and prevent ailments. Herbal teas…
Egypt has a hot and dry climate, and this causes many consumers to suffer from dry eye. Additionally, an increasing population uses screens while working in an air-conditioned environment, which can further exacerbate dry eye symptoms.
Demand for digestive remedies continues to strengthen in 2023 as consumers suffer from more digestive ailments. Poor eating habits amongst all classes of the Egyptian population remain the main cause of growth in demand for digestive remedies. Eating…
There is a growing focus on preventive healthcare in Egypt; consumers have become more occupied with ways to prevent illness and maintain their health, particularly following the outbreak of COVID-19. While many are keen to reduce the risk of chronic…
Affordability is a key factor within dermatologicals, with some products on the landscape being very expensive for the average consumer. As such, people need to find products within their budget, allowing them to address their specific skin issues.…
Combination drugs are often used to treat multiple symptoms or conditions with a single medication. They can be very helpful in simplifying medication regimens and improving patient adherence. Combination drugs are also beneficial in a number of…
In 2023, Tanzania faces high inflation and living costs, causing consumers to favour lower-priced generic medications over pricey international brands. Essential categories, such as analgesics, cough, cold, allergy remedies, and digestive remedies,…
Egyptian consumer health is set to post positive growth in 2023, with analgesics boosting retail value sales, benefiting from an ongoing demand due to the variety of symptoms it treats. Aligned with the rising health trends, vitamins and dietary…
Regional differences and the standard of living in the area greatly influences consumer buying behaviour. Regions have different cultural and social norms that impact the types of products that are purchased and the way they are marketed. For…
All wound care categories are poised to register improved results in volume and current value growth terms in 2023. The uptick in demand has been supported by the resumption of pre-pandemic routines, with Moroccans becoming more likely to suffer…
Performance in wound care is expected to be better than the previous year, with volume sales slightly up, in comparison with a decline the previous year. The full opening of society, post pandemic, supports volume sales, as people are more active.…
Weight management and wellbeing products have continued to gain popularity in Morocco in 2023, with weight loss supplements and meal replacement – the only categories to record significant sales – both poised to post improved results in volume growth…
In 2023, weight management and wellbeing is set to post positive value and volume growth. This is primarily fuelled by rising obesity rates and growing awareness of the many health risks associated with being overweight or obese. Thus, there is a…
Demand for vitamins in Morocco has remained buoyant in 2023, with total volume sales set to increase at a faster rate than in 2022. This improvement has been supported by continued growth in the number of consumers taking these products as a…
Vitamins are expected to register positive current value and volume growth in 2023. Though the boon from the pandemic is over, many consumers have now adopted the habit of taking vitamins as a preventative health measure. That being said, sales are…
Sports nutrition is underdeveloped in Morocco, with the appeal of such products remaining relatively narrow and only two categories having visible sales. Nonetheless, it continues to expand at an impressive pace, and looks set to post improved…
Demand for sports nutrition products is set to increase in 2023 driven by increased gym membership and a growing cohort of consumers that are passionate about being fit. Demand for sports nutrition is not only confined to body building, but also for…
Sleep aids has shown another solid performance in 2023, with volume and current value growth rates set to surpass those recorded in 2022. Demand been buoyed by the easing of the pandemic, in that Moroccans have become more likely to experience…
Growth in paediatric consumer health current value sales in 2023 is expected to surpass that recorded in 2022, as are volume growth rates for all product categories. This improvement is partly attributable to relatively high birth rates in Morocco,…
As the population aged 0-12 continues to rise, paediatric consumer health is expected to register growth in 2023 in both volume and current value terms, with nappy (diaper) rash treatments leading the way, followed by paediatric vitamins and dietary…
In addition to showing an improved performance in current value growth terms, NRT smoking cessation aids is poised to record a return to growth in volume sales in 2023 following a decline in 2022. Demand has been bolstered by significant increases in…
In line with rising health-consciousness, many consumers in Morocco are becoming more concerned about the side effects, contraindications and potential hazards of active pharmaceutical ingredients widely used in OTC and Rx medications. This has…
Herbal/traditional products are expected to register positive current value and volume growth in 2023. Consumers are becoming concerned about the side effects of other OTC consumer health products. They appreciate the natural properties of…
Eye care has continued to expand at a healthy pace in 2023, with volume and current value growth rates expected to be well up on 2022. This is primarily due to buoyant demand in standard eye care, which is by far the largest of the two main…
In a reversal of the trend witnessed over 2021-2022, all digestive remedies categories in Morocco are set to record improved performances in volume growth terms in 2023. Demand for several product types has increased as lifestyles have become busier…