Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Poland. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Demand for both adult and paediatric analgesics continued to grow in retail volume terms in 2023. Such products are widely used in Poland, particularly in the case of pain which is fleeting or immediate. With the rapid pace of modern life, consumers…
The consumer health industry in Poland registered a decline in constant value terms in 2023, following the static performance of the previous year. This was against a backdrop of rising inflation, exacerbated by the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine,…
The majority of subcategories within cough, cold and allergy remedies recorded positive growth in retail volume terms in 2023. This was due, in a large part, to a return pre-pandemic lifestyles, which facilitated the spread of the influenza virus and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The market for paediatric consumer health showed an improved performance in retail volume terms in 2023. While the COVID-19 outbreak temporarily hindered its progression, it showed signs of a revival during the year, as children spent more time…
A high proportion of Polish population suffer from sleep disorders, and this problem intensified during the review period. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers were forced to deal with high levels of anxiety and stress, which resulted in many…
Sports nutrition continued its upward trajectory in 2023, with every type of product seeing enhanced growth in retail volume terms. With the COVID-19 crisis having largely abated, consumers began to pay more attention to their health and wellbeing,…
Following a remarkable surge in demand for vitamins during the peak of the pandemic, growth remained fairly modest in retail volume terms in 2023. While vitamins remain a staple in many Polish households, the immense initial demand set a high…
The prevalence of obesity has been increasing in Poland in recent years, with around 25% of the adult population estimated to be obese. Indeed, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), life expectancy in Poland…
Having experienced a slowdown during the height of the pandemic, wound care showed signs of greater stability in 2023. This was largely attributable to the rollback of stringent pandemic-related restrictions and a gradual decrease in the public's…