Expats, who constitute one third of the total population, are declining in number within Saudi Arabia, resulting from the Saudisation programme and expat fees, which is adversely affecting consumer health sales. Many expat workers are being discharged by their employers or facing difficulties maintaining their current jobs and the burden of...
Contradictorily, while an increased number of Finns have actively looked for ways to improve their health and wellbeing, a higher share of the population have suffered from health issues, often due to stressful lifestyles and a poor work-life balance. This was seen clearly in the consumption of consumer health products in Finland during the...
Consumer health recorded faster retail value growth in 2018, compared with 2017. Political and economic stability positively affected performance. The eruption of Fuego Volcano (Volcán de Fuego) in June 2018 impacted the growth expectations of the economy, according to Banco de Guatemala. The eruption also had a direct impact on consumer health,...
As consumers lead busy time-pressed lifestyles, OTC ranges such as analgesics with fast-release action while protecting the stomach are becoming more popular. For example, Panadol Optizorb launched in 2018 targets consumers with effective, time-efficient pain relief while being gentle on the stomach. Poor air quality with constant air pollution...
Consumer health in New Zealand enjoyed moderate growth in 2018, with a growth rate slightly lower than 2017, as the demand for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines declined. This decline can be attributed to the growing preference for preventive over curative measures, which has in turn increased the sales of vitamins and dietary supplements in...
Once again, the status of consumer health – OTC remedy or non-OTC: vitamins and dietary supplements, weight management and wellbeing and sleep aids – made the difference in 2018. The number and strength of ailments that rely on climatic conditions play key roles in the sales of the former. After a stagnant 2017 without high incidences of cold...
Consumer health value sales continued to increase in Portugal in 2018 thanks to a combination of factors. First, Portuguese consumers are increasingly becoming proactive regarding their health, with the growing focus on health and wellness boosting sales of non-OTC products such as sports nutrition. The area is benefiting from a changing consumer...
Consumer health in Morocco is growing at a moderate pace. Households’ awareness regarding the use of medicinal drugs, sports nutrition as well as traditional products has risen in Morocco. Consumers research products and have become increasingly knowledgeable, yet the desire to check with experts prior to making any purchases remains persistent....
Consumer health in South Africa has continued to record strong growth in current value terms in 2018. Increased access to information and a widening product range continues to fuel demand for self-medication, with it also being the cheapest and most convenient option. The unreliable public health system, which can require patients to wait...
The consumption of consumer health products rose in 2018, driven by the improvement of the economic situation in Slovakia. Consumers could afford to invest more in caring for their health and this rising importance led to higher priced products with herbal composition and strong effectiveness. This trend was seen most in cough, cold, allergy...