Consumer Health

Sales of dermatologicals have benefited from the return to normal activities following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions. Consumers are out in public again and socialising and are consequently looking to treat any conditions to ensure thy…

Healthy growth in dermatologicals is stemming from launches of value-added products. There was a pause on most new product development activity during the COVID-19 crisis, but with the end of the pandemic, products that had been held back have been…

Most types of dermatologicals saw an upward sales trend in retail volume terms in 2023, although the rate of expansion was lower than that seen in many other consumer health categories. Despite the increasing incidence of diagnosed skin diseases…

Dermatologicals is set to register positive growth in current value and retail volume terms in 2023. With the WHO declaring the pandemic to be over in May 2023, there has been an increase in socialisation and physical contact between people which has…

International players with broad portfolios continue to lead the way in dermatologicals, with Bayer Romania the top-ranked company. Bayer Romania’s Canesten, the best-selling product in both topical and vaginal antifungals, is expected to maintain…

In 2023, dermatologicals is set to return to solid current value growth, although performances are expected to vary widely across categories. For instance, hair loss treatments is expected to continue to benefit from consumers’ perception of their…

After recording strong growth in 2022, sales of many dermatologicals in 2023 are weakening. Declining disposable incomes due to elevated inflation and higher interest rates are eroding the interest of Spaniards in spending on perceived non-essential…

Dermatologicals is projected to continue to post strong retail current value growth in 2023. Increasing retail value sales have, on the one hand, been influenced by rising unit prices, amid a highly inflationary climate. In addition, hair loss…

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…

Post-pandemic habits are driving the growth of dietary supplements in 2023. During COVID-19, sales of dietary supplements increased in Estonia, with consumers seeking products to aid immunity and remain healthy, and sales continue to be supported by…

Dietary supplements is set to see sales rise in current value terms while falling at constant 2023 prices in 2023. Rising unit prices due to inflation are a key factor in the current value growth. Moreover, there have been plenty of new product…

The popularity of dietary supplements continued unabated in 2023. Despite the easing of the pandemic, Poles remained keen to purchase such products in order to help boost their immune systems and to lead healthier lifestyles. Demographic trends, in…

After a sharp spike in growth in retail volume terms in 2020 following the outbreak of COVID-19, sales of dietary supplements with an immune system positioning continued to normalise in 2023. Ginseng, for instance, looks set to register a significant…

As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, consumers have become more informed, leading to continued benefits for dietary supplements. In 2023, combination dietary supplements dominate the market, accounting for a significant portion of overall value sales.…

Dietary supplements is set to maintain dynamic current value growth in 2023. After the onset of the pandemic, consumers educated themselves on the health benefits of specific ingredients, and became particularly interested in dietary supplements with…

While value growth of dietary supplements is slowing as economic pressures hinder more frequent purchases by consumers, the category remains a more dynamic performer than vitamins in 2023. Although health and wellness have become the primary concern…

Dietary supplements enjoyed strong retail volume and current value growth in the wake of the Coronavirus COVID-19) pandemic. However, as the threat of the virus eased and related restrictions lifted, the category experienced stabilisation. Consumers…

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…

Digestive remedies is one of the smaller OTC categories in Estonia, encouraging less demand than vitamins and dietary supplements and analgesics, which most consumers use during periods of seasonal flu and colds. However, during 2022, the category is…

The digestive remedies category is set to achieve a solid growth rate in 2023. Several areas are seeing a positive performance, with some being driven by the increase in travel since the ending of COVID-19 related restrictions, while others have been…

The return of consumers to their busy pre-pandemic lifestyles, together with their inherent stresses, led to a rising incidence of digestive problems in 2023. Busier workers had less time to maintain good dietary habits, with meals frequently…

Sales of digestive remedies are set to record significant positive volume and value growth in 2023. With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the health emergency to be over in May 2023 life in Portugal has returned to relative normality,…

An increasing number of Romanian consumers are suffering from digestive issues due to eating unhealthy food, certain foods such as saturated fats, or larger amounts than usual servings. The return to hectic lifestyles has also involved an increase in…

As leisure and entertainment are on the rise in Saudi Arabia, including dining out, more people are facing digestive problems. Furthermore, during the holy month of Ramadan, more people experience digestive disorders such as bloating, heartburn, acid…

Digestive remedies is experiencing a mixed performance in 2023, following an upturn in demand for some products the previous year in line with greater mobility outside of the home as pandemic-related restrictions eased. IBS treatments, antacids,…

Digestive remedies received a fillip in 2022 as international travel continued to return to pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic levels. Despite the high inflation rate in the country and globally, Czech consumers and their counterparts in other…

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.

Eye care sales are set to rise in 2023. The increasing use of digital screens for both work and leisure, with smartphones becoming ever more central to virtually every area of consumers’ lifestyles, is driving up the prevalence of a variety of eye…

Polish consumers are increasingly suffering from diagnosed vision problems, particularly myopia. This can be largely attributed to lifestyle issues, in particular, the extended number of hours spent in front of computer screens. This trend was…

Eye discomfort, including dry and itchy eyes and eye fatigue is becoming increasingly commonplace amongst the Portuguese population. Many companies are still allowing employees to continue to work from home, when it is possible, at least for part of…

In Romania, the eye care industry has not seen much change and is mostly controlled by a few big companies. These top brands are well-known and trusted by consumers, thanks to their strong distribution and advertising efforts. There is, therefore, an…

Modern daily life is leading consumers to spend a significant amount of time in front of their phone and computer screens. This abundance of screen time has led to a greater proportion of the population developing eye health problems, be it eye…

While digitalisation was already gaining momentum in Spain over the review period, the emergence of the pandemic and subsequent home seclusion, resulting in prolonged time spent at home working remotely and online studying, increased time spent in…

A growing number of consumers are developing allergic reactions to outside elements, including pollen and spores, which can cause irritation and discomfort to the eyes. Due to the effects of climate change on the living environment, the Czech…

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…

Sales of herbal/traditional products are set to record further growth in 2023 as they continue to benefit from the growing trend towards products with natural ingredients, which consumers believe to be just as effective without as many chemical side…

Herbal/traditional products is expected to see healthy current value growth in 2023, stemming from increased consumer interest in natural ingredients, as well as manufacturer activity. It is noteworthy that, while vitamins and dietary supplements and…

The market for herb-based remedies and supplements is generally correlative with the broader environment of OTC medicines. For many consumers, the primary focus is on addressing health concerns, with product composition being a secondary…

The trend towards natural ingredients goes hand-in-hand with the increased interest Portuguese consumers are showing in organic and plant-based products. This trend is also having an impact on consumer health as there are growing concerns about the…

Herbal/traditional products is benefiting from the broad trend towards products containing natural ingredients that is influencing demand across a wide range of consumer goods categories, including packaged food and soft drinks, as well as consumer…

In 2023, herbal/traditional products is set to continue to see growth across all categories in current value terms, as health-consciousness was accelerated by the pandemic, and this is a trend that has endured and continues to affect consumers’…

Spaniards’ disposable incomes remain under strain as a result of elevated inflation rates and high interest rates in the country. Therefore, they are looking for ways to save money, with many herbal/traditional products addressing this need, as they…

Having derived benefits from the search for products offering immunity and general health benefits in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, dietary supplements, as a whole, including herbal/traditional offerings, are seeing a slowdown in…

NRT smoking cessation aids is set to see sales fall in 2023. The category has been adversely affected by new regulations relating to other NRT introduced in May 2023. Nicotine pouches, which were previously only sold as OTC medicine, were announced…

According to Euromonitor statistics, around 30% of the Polish population smoke tobacco, with a higher proportion of smokers found amongst men. While this represents a significant improvement compared to figures from the 1990s, mortality from diseases…

Over the review period, there was a growing trend amongst Portuguese consumers to follow healthier lifestyles. They have been focused on self-improvement, including adopting healthier and more balanced diets, decreasing their alcohol consumption, and…

A recent study revealed that Romania has one of the highest rates of smoking in Europe, estimated at around 30%. This high smoking rate has a positive impact on the performance of NRT smoking cessation aids, as a significant number of smokers are…

To combat the Kingdom’s relatively high smoking prevalence, legislation and taxes on tobacco products have been implemented to deter purchases of such products. For example, in 2021, the government banned the sale of tobacco to children under 18,…

Retail demand for NRT smoking cessation aids continues to fall in Spain, in line with the further decline in smoking prevalence among the adult population in the country, thereby shrinking the target audience of these products. The ongoing drop in…

The cost of smoking increased substantially in the Czech Republic in 2022, compared to 2021. Alongside rising costs of tobacco products and health concerns, more people are looking to quit the habit. As a result, smoking prevalence among the adult…