Consumer Health in Poland
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 OTC: Switches 2022-2023
Summary 2 Research Sources
Analgesics in Poland
Poles continue to seek out immediate remedies for pain relief
Ketoprofen sees rapid growth, amid growing preference for stronger painkillers
Wide availability of painkillers supports further expansion
Growth returns to pre-pandemic and war levels
High rate of inflation will be reflected in enduring demand for affordable alternatives
Market for analgesics will remain consolidated
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 Poland
Financial and health-related anxieties have negative impact on sleep quality
Dietary supplements and herbal products pose competitive challenges
Switch of doxylamine enables new product launches
Outlook looks promising for sleep aids, given fast-based nature of modern lifestyles
Interest in herbal products, including CBD sleep aids, will continue to rise
Melatonin trends will continue into the forecast period
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 Poland
Influenza cases surge in 2023, amid decline in take-up rate of vaccinations
Growth in demand of allergy medications, thanks to return to pre-pandemic lifestyles
GSK healthcare leads intensely competitive category
Continued growth expected, although elevated manufacturing costs will place pressure on pricing
Focus on further development of umbrella brands and “all-in-one” solutions
Advertising to remain paramount for success
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 Poland
Continued growth in 2023, with hair loss treatments leading the way
Multifunctional products are on the rise, while dermocosmetics gain traction
Competitive landscape remains diverse with players focusing on their own areas of expertise
Further growth anticipated, although market is increasing saturated
Nutricosmetics will continue to emerge
Rising preference for herbal solutions
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 Poland
Busier lifestyles and poor dietary habits fuel sales in 2023
Competition from dietary supplements is on the rise
Private labels are on the rise
Healthy growth expected, despite expected price increases
Broad accessibility will be crucial for growth
Ease of use will be an important consideration for customers
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 Poland
Prolonged exposure to electronic devices is linked to wide range of vision issues
Demographic shifts give rise to increase in eye problems
Private labels go from strength to strength, thanks their favourable quality-price ratio
Future looks promising for eye care
Rebound in demand for allergy products
Eye health supplements prove to be increasingly popular, as consumers seek out natural, preventative remedies
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 Poland
Incidence of smoking in Poland remains high, especially amongst men
E-cigarettes offer an alternative to NRT solutions
NRT gums are the preferred choice for quitting smoking
More optimistic outlook expected
Government efforts, including excise tax hikes, could support smoking cessation moving forward
NRT chewing gums set to remain popular, thanks to choice of flavours and breath-freshening attributes
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 Poland
Wound care products see more stable demand
Wound care for Ukrainian refugees is still essential
Convenience of use becomes more important factor in purchasing decisions
Growth opportunities appear to be limited
Private labels will continue to rise
Bricks-and-mortar pharmacies will continue as most important distribution channel
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 Poland
Sports nutrition continues its positive growth trend in 2023
Protein supplements still lead, but other segments gain traction
Plant-based and organic products are becoming more popular
Positive outlook for sports nutrition
Online distribution will be key to future expansion
CBD products will gain traction
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 Poland
Demand for dietary supplements continues unabated in 2023
Manufacturers continually diversify their product offer
Minerals and combination dietary supplements remain most popular choices
Pharmacies will retain their stronghold on sales, despite inroads made by e-commerce
Upcoming changes to dietary supplement advertising regulations
Ease of use and customisation will gain traction
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 Poland
Modest growth for vitamins in 2023, following surge during the pandemic
Specialised product lines prove to be popular
Multivitamins gain traction
Positive outlook moving forward as consumers continue to embrace preventative health measures
Demand for children's supplements will continue
Bricks-and-mortar pharmacies will remain popular among consumers
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 Poland
Growing interest in quick-fix weight management solutions
Fitness aspirations fuel market growth
Subscription meal replacements benefit from increased consumer interest
Weight management and wellbeing products have promising future
Protein and natural ingredients will be highly desirable features
Other weight loss methods could pose threat to sales
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 Poland
Demand for herbal products continues to rise
Herbal sleep aids are gaining traction
Herbal sleep aids are gaining traction
Bright future for the herbal segment
While safety is a clear benefit, the efficacy of herbal remedies will be questioned
Bricks-and-mortar outlets will remain the main sales channel, with e-commerce being integral to omnichannel strategies
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 Poland
Improved performance in 2023, assisted by return to pre-pandemic lifestyles
Paediatric medicines are no longer a niche
Trend towards variants for infants under one year old, driven by social pressures
Optimistic prospects for the future
Falling vaccination rates could place children at risk of illness
Seasonality is still an important factor
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