Consumer Health in Norway
Consumer health in 2023: The big picture
What next for consumer health?
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label in Consumer Health by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Summary 1 Research Sources
Analgesics in Norway
Rising demand due to various favourable factors during the post-pandemic era
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen remain the most popular categories of analgesics
Wide distribution allows for a strong showing for e-commerce in analgesics
A positive performance ahead for analgesics at a time of rising stress levels
Topical analgesics/anaesthetic slated for a strong and steady performance
Innovation set to remain a minor consideration for the leading brands of analgesics
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Sleep Aids in Norway
Consistently positive sales growth as rising stress levels underpin rising demand
The ageing of Norway’s population favourable for sales of sleep aids
Herbal/traditional sleep aids the only options available OTC
Moderate positive growth ahead for sleep aids amidst rising stress levels
Rise of e-commerce unlikely to challenge dominance of pharmacies and direct selling
Stigma surrounding anxiety and insomnia set to dissipate, benefiting sleep aids
Table 18 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023
Table 19 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 20 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 21 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Norway
Steady sales growth for the largest OTC category due to the return of social lives
Slower growth for some categories in 2023 after a particularly strong showing in 2022
Antihistamines/allergy remedies bounces back in 2023 after sales slump in 2022
A modest performance ahead due to saturation and maturity
The longer allergy season set to support demand for antihistamines/allergy remedies
Medicated confectionery set to remain a huge and rather anomalous category
Table 24 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 26 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
Table 27 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Dermatologicals in Norway
Positive sales growth for dermatologicals as demand for core products remains inelastic
Antiparasitics/lice (head and body) treatments rebounds from previous sales slump
Stable growth for antipruritics, the most popular category of dermatologicals in Norway
Reduced stigma surrounding the use of dermatologicals set to spur demand
Sales set to receive a boost from consumers spending more time outdoors
The rise of premium beauty and personal care products that mimic dermatologicals
Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 32 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 34 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2020-2023
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Digestive Remedies in Norway
Diarrhoeal remedies and motion sickness remedies thrive during the post-pandemic era
Reintroduction of famotidine-based histamines boosts the performance of H2 blockers
Greater attention to diet and hygiene undermines demand for digestive remedies
Lifestyle trends expected to remain relatively unfavourable to digestive remedies
Norway’s ageing population presents opportunities for sales growth in key categories
Pharmacies to continue dominating distribution as e-commerce continues to develop
Table 37 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Eye Care in Norway
Further stable and steady growth for eye care due to the impact of lifestyle habits
2023 sees allergy eye care return to positive growth after mild allergy season in 2022
The ageing of the Norwegian population creates opportunities for eye care
Rising amounts of screen time in daily life to continue supporting demand for eye care
The warming of the climate set to extend and intensify annual pollen allergy seasons
Advances in eye surgery, corrective eyewear and optical goods to put pressure on sales
Table 43 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Norway
Lingering concerns about the negative impact of smoking supports sales growth in 2023
NRT smoking cessation aids in danger of becoming a victim of its own success
The presence of snus presents competition to NRT cessation aids
Smoking’s negative image and shift towards holistic health to support sales growth
E-Commerce a more dynamic distribution channel for NRT smoking cessation aids
Consolidation and high barriers to entry make the emergence of new players unlikely
Table 49 Number of Smokers by Gender 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2023
Table 53 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2023
Table 54 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Wound Care in Norway
Positive growth continues as the return to regular daily routines makes injury more likely
The famous Norwegian love of the great outdoors supports demand for wound care
Orkla Group maintains leadership in wound care via Norgesplaster and Salvequick
The return to the great outdoors to continue promoting the use of wound care
Maturity and essential nature of wound care render innovation less relevant
Few changes expected in distribution or competitive environment in wound care
Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023
Table 59 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Sports Nutrition in Norway
Consistently positive growth as the post-pandemic exercise trend continues to build
Protein/energy bars benefits from demand for convenience among busy consumers
The high-protein diet trend presents challenges and opportunities to sports nutrition
Sports nutrition to benefit from rising interest in exercise and convenience
E-Commerce set to remain the dominant distribution channel for sports nutrition
Sports non-protein products slated for positive growth due to rising consumer interest
Table 62 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 64 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023
Table 65 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Dietary Supplements in Norway
A much more consistent performance in dietary supplements than in vitamins
A handful of dynamic categories are driving overall sales growth in dietary supplements
Scepticism about the effectiveness of dietary supplements undermines sales growth
Stability and steady growth to define dietary supplements over the forecast period
Products with a beauty-enhancing positioning set to generate stronger demand
Dietary supplements that target vegans likely to gain ground over the forecast period
Table 68 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Vitamins in Norway
Sales declines continue as the category adjusts after booming during the pandemic
Single vitamins continue to dominate sales as consumers prefer a targeted approach
E-Commerce continues to develop into a major distribution channel for vitamins
Steady rather than spectacular growth expected as questions over efficacy remain
Demographic changes and heightened health awareness to support sales growth
Innovation and new product development to drive demand during the forecast period
Table 75 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023
Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023
Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Weight Management and Wellbeing in Norway
Long-term sales decline continues as consumers returned to pre-pandemic habits
E-Commerce gains ground in a relatively fragmented distribution landscape
Slimming teas is an underdeveloped category that holds huge promise
Weight management and wellbeing set to remain out-of-step with current diet trends
The strong position of direct selling to contribute to the category’s challenges
High and rising obesity rate could present opportunities for innovative players
Table 82 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 83 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 84 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023
Table 85 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 87 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Herbal/Traditional Products in Norway
Rising demand pushes sales growth across most herbal/traditional category in 2023
Herbal/traditional sleep aids records robust growth as rising stress levels boost demand
General scepticism towards herbal/traditional products places limits on demand
Herbal/traditional products slated for a modest sales performance
Preference for OTC and Rx medicines to limit demand for herbal/traditional products
E-Commerce set to grow as it emerges into a mainstream distribution channel
Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 89 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Paediatric Consumer Health in Norway
Sales trends in 2023 determined largely by performance at the height of the pandemic
Sales remain relatively low outside of paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements
Demand for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements supported by informational campaigns
Slow growth ahead due to low birth rate and preference for general products
E-Commerce slated for further growth in the distribution of paediatric consumer health
New products likely to be seen as innovation remains crucial to success
Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 95 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023
Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023
Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 99 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028