The impact of the 19 pandemic on sales of consumer health products in Saudi Arabia was not as pronounced as in many other countries for the simple reason that many OTC products in Saudi Arabia are covered by health insurance policies. This means that many people rarely, if ever purchase their OTC products at full price via normal retail channels. Consumer...
While the pollen count in 2020 was relatively high, the impact of this on demand for allergy eye care was softened by the home seclusion seen throughout the year. With consumers remaining indoors more than usual in 2020 they were less exposed to allergens and other irritants such as pollution that typically create demand for allergy eye care...
Consumer health is expected to see slower current value growth in 2020 than was seen the previous year. One of the factors dictating growth in this year is expected to be COVID-19. As news about the virus emerged in the country, consumers began panic-buying at the start of quarter two of 2020, stockpiling certain consumer health products,...
The main developments in consumer health in Costa Rica in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 are related to the sudden spike in the sales of vitamins and dietary supplements, particularly those associated to immunity responses. For example, echinacea has gained significant awareness amongst local consumers in 2020. COVID-19 resulted in shortages...
Consumer health is expected to see a moderately higher current value growth rate in 2020 than was seen the previous years. One of the main factors dictating growth in 2020 is expected to be COVID-19. As news about the virus circulated in the country, consumers began stockpiling certain categories in the first quarter of the year. For example,...
The Czech consumer health market is expected to witness a slightly improved year-on-year performance in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted demand across a number of categories. In the face of the pandemic, consumers have sought products that are thought to enhance the working of the immune system, positively impacting sales in a number...
Overall, demand for consumer health products in the Philippines increased in Q1 2020, decreased in Q2, then started to revive in Q3 and Q4 as lockdown restrictions eased, and people were able to return to work. As the pandemic took hold Filipinos stockpiled many products, resulting in shortages. This required a shift to cheaper products, which...
COVID-19 had a significant impact on consumer health in Austria in 2020 with it resulting in consumers reassessing their priorities and focusing on their immediate concerns. As concerns rose about the threat posed by COVID-19 many households started stocking up on products that were perceived to treat the symptoms of the virus, such as analgesics...
The global blister packaging market reached a value of US$ 21.3 Billion in 2020. Blister packaging refers to a pre-formed plastic packaging which comprises of a cavity that is made using a thermoformed plastic and a paper or aluminum foil back. This type of packaging displays a large part of the content to consumers while protecting it from...
The emergence of the pandemic in Colombia and subsequent lockdown by the government in an attempt to control the spread of the virus resulted in rising unemployment and decreasing disposable incomes, and led to many local consumers prioritising their spending on essential purchases, including groceries and medicines. Consumer health therefore,...