Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia

Name: Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia
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September 2023

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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Health industry in Saudi Arabia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:

Analgesics
Cough, Cold and Allergy Remedies
Digestive Remedies
Dermatologicals
NRT Smoking Cessation Aids
Sleep Aids
Eye Care
Wound Care
Vitamins
Dietary Supplements
Weight Management
Sports Nutrition
Herbal/Traditional Products
Paediatric Consumer Health

If you're in the Consumer Health industry in Saudi Arabia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia report includes:

Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
Detailed segmentation of international and local products
Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

What is the market size of Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia?
Which are the leading brands in Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia?
How are products distributed in Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia?
How has the regulatory and operating environment for Consumer Health changed in Saudi Arabia?
How are considerations such as stress, self-medication and shifting consumer lifestyles shaping demand for Consumer Health
How significant are wider health concerns and consumer awareness in determining sales?
Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

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Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Consumer health in 2023: The big picture

2023 key trends

Competitive landscape

Retailing developments

What next for consumer health?

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023

Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023

MARKET DATA

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 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2018-2023

Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2023

Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

APPENDIX

OTC registration and classification

Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification

Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine

Switches

DISCLAIMER

DEFINITIONS

SOURCES

Summary 1 Research Sources

Analgesics in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Analgesics witnesses stock shortages, which leads to brand and category switching

Topical analgesics/anaesthetic continues to see range expansion and new entrants

GSK Consumer Healthcare continues to lead analgesics

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Illnesses, rising awareness, and return of visitors set to drive growth for analgesics

Localising the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmacies set to continue to lead distribution, despite rise of e-commerce

CATEGORY DATA

Table 11 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2023

Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2020-2023

Table 15 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Sleep Aids in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Dynamic growth continues, as consumers rely on sleep aids for a good night’s sleep

Global e-commerce continues to compete with local pharmacies

Jamjoom Pharma takes the lead in sleep aids

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Increased awareness will continue to support sleep aids

E-commerce set to continue growing

Pharmacy private label lines expected to expand

CATEGORY DATA

Table 17 Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2018-2023

Table 18 Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2019-2023

Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Sleep Aids: % Value 2020-2023

Table 21 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: Value 2023-2028

Table 22 Forecast Sales of Sleep Aids: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

The SFDA continues to regulate cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies, driving sales of herbal/traditional products

Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies witnesses stock shortages

SPIMACO extends its lead in cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Various factors expected to continue supporting growth

Localising the production of pharmaceuticals

Pharmacies to remain the leading distribution channel

CATEGORY DATA

Table 23 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 24 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2023

Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2020-2023

Table 27 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 28 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Dermatologicals in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Saudi Arabia’s weather conditions affect various categories

SITCO continues to lead dermatologicals thanks to Bepanthen

Price remains important, with consumers increasingly considering private label

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Dermocosmetics will continue to compete with dermatologicals

Government aims to localise the production of pharmaceuticals

Pharmacies to remain the leading distribution channel despite rise of e-commerce

CATEGORY DATA

Table 29 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 30 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2023

Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2020-2023

Table 33 LBN Brand Shares of Hair Loss Treatments: % Value 2020-2023

Table 34 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Digestive Remedies in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Demand rises, but stock shortages seen for some digestive remedies

Digestive enzymes is back thanks to a new entrant

Cigalah Group takes the lead in digestive remedies with its wide-ranging portfolio

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Healthier diet and supplements set to prevent stronger growth for digestive remedies

Pharmacies to remain the leading channel, despite growth for e-commerce

Increasing localisation of production

CATEGORY DATA

Table 36 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 37 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2023

Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2020-2023

Table 40 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 41 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Eye Care in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Multiple factors continue to support demand in eye care

Eye drops remains the leading format, although gel is becoming more popular

Jamjoom Pharma leads eye care, but “others” dominates

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Growth in eye care to be supported by rising health awareness and tourism

Growth will also be driven by the rise in screen time and eye surgery

Localising production, and the dominance of pharmacies

CATEGORY DATA

Table 42 Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 43 Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2019-2023

Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Eye Care: % Value 2020-2023

Table 46 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 47 Forecast Sales of Eye Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Government steps up its efforts to curb smoking as part of Vision 2030

Nicotinell dominates NRT smoking cessation aids, but a challenger arrives

Pharmacies remains the leading distribution channel

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Greater control over tobacco sales presents opportunities, but threats remain

E-vapour products expected to compete with NRT smoking cessation aids

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) establishes Badael

CATEGORY INDICATORS

Table 48 Number of Smokers by Gender 2018-2023

CATEGORY DATA

Table 49 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 50 Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 51 NBO Company Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2019-2023

Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids: % Value 2020-2023

Table 53 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 54 Forecast Sales of NRT Smoking Cessation Aids by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Wound Care in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Increased awareness and greater activity support continued demand

Consumers continue to favour waterproof wound care products

Nexcare continues to lead, while Nahdi extends its range

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Physical and sporting activities set to support demand, but constraints will remain

Private label and “others” likely to continue growing

Despite growth for e-commerce, pharmacies will remain the leading channel

CATEGORY DATA

Table 55 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 56 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2023

Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2020-2023

Table 59 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 60 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Sports Nutrition in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Rising participation in sports and physical activity drives growth, but not full recovery

Sports nutrition moves towards purposes other than muscle-building

AmCan International Group continues to lead, and Eric Favre enters the market

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Full recovery expected, which will encourage new developments and entrants

Localising production will increase availability

Despite already being dominant, e-commerce is set to continue growing

CATEGORY DATA

Table 61 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 62 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2023

Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2020-2023

Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Dietary Supplements in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Growth continues due to greater knowledge, and the lifting of Hajj restrictions

Local pharmacies hold up well against the competition from global e-commerce

Manayer Najd Medical maintains its lead, but other players compete with launches

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Greater health awareness will continue to benefit dietary supplements

iHerb’s new global distribution centre will contribute to growth for e-commerce

Investment company Lifera set to increase localisation in dietary supplements

CATEGORY DATA

Table 67 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 68 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 69 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023

Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2023

Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2020-2023

Table 72 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 73 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Vitamins in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Growth continues, and more consumers opt for targeted multivitamins

Global e-commerce continues to compete with local pharmacies

Cigalah Group continues to lead vitamins, but GSK remains a close second

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Solid growth due to focus on immunity, and switches in product formats

Despite challenge from e-commerce, pharmacies set to remain the leading channel

Further potential to localise the production of vitamins

CATEGORY DATA

Table 74 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 75 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 76 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2018-2023

Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2023

Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2020-2023

Table 79 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 80 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Weight Management and Wellbeing in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Stagnation for weight management and wellbeing as the peak of demand eases

Fierce competition from products outside of weight management and wellbeing

Cambridge Weight Plan leads the way, but strong development from other players

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Rising awareness of maintaining a healthy weight set to spur growth

Vision 2030 and the launch of Lifera set to ensure greater production localisation

Outlet growth for pharmacies will ensure it remains the leading distribution channel

CATEGORY DATA

Table 81 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 82 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2023

Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2020-2023

Table 85 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 86 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Herbal/Traditional Products in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Sales of herbal/traditional products continue to grow as restrictions are lifted

Global e-commerce continues to compete with local pharmacies

Strong competition in a fragmented category

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Herbal/traditional products set to maintain solid growth

E-commerce expected to maintain its growth trend

Rising local production of pharmaceuticals

CATEGORY DATA

Table 87 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 88 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 89 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2023

Table 90 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2020-2023

Table 91 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 92 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Paediatric Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Weaker immunity drives continued growth in demand

Parents look to maintain their children’s health through preventive products

SPIMACO extends its lead in paediatric consumer health

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Demand expected across paediatric consumer health as parental concern rises

Localising production will also contribute to growth

Pharmacies will continue to lead distribution, despite competition from e-commerce

CATEGORY DATA

Table 93 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2018-2023

Table 94 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023

Table 95 NBO Company Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2023

Table 96 LBN Brand Shares of Paediatric Consumer Health: % Value 2020-2023

Table 97 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2023-2028

Table 98 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

The following categories and subcategories are included:

Consumer Health

- Adult Mouth Care
- - - - Adult Acetaminophen
      - Adult Aspirin
      - Adult Combination Products - Analgesics
      - Adult Diclofenac
      - Adult Dipyrone
      - Adult Ibuprofen
      - Adult Ketoprofen
      - Adult Naproxen
      - Adult OTC Triptans
    - - Paediatric Acetaminophen
      - Paediatric Aspirin
      - Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
      - Paediatric Dipyrone
      - Paediatric Ibuprofen
      - Paediatric Naproxen
    - - Acetaminophen
      - Aspirin
      - Combination Products - Analgesics
      - Diclofenac
      - Dipyrone
      - Ibuprofen
      - Ketoprofen
      - Naproxen
      - OTC Triptans
  - Topical Analgesics/Anaesthetic
- Sleep Aids
- - Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
  - - Paediatric Allergy Remedies
    - Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
  - Combination Products - Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies
  - Cough Remedies
  - - Nasal Sprays
    - Oral Decongestants
    - Inhalant Decongestants
    - Decongestant Rubs
    - Nasal Decongestant Drops
    - Nasal Decongestant Plasters
  - Medicated Confectionery
  - Pharyngeal Preparations
- - Medicated Shampoos
  - Topical Antifungals
  - Vaginal Antifungals
  - Hair Loss Treatments
  - Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
  - Antiparasitics/Lice (Head and Body) Treatments
  - Antipruritics
  - Cold Sore Treatments
  - Haemorrhoid Treatments
  - Paediatric Dermatologicals
  - Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
  - Topical Germicidals/Antiseptics
- - - Paediatric Diarrhoeal Remedies
    - Paediatric Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies
    - Paediatric Laxatives
    - Paediatric Motion Sickness Remedies
  - Diarrhoeal Remedies
  - IBS Treatments
  - - Antacids
    - Antiflatulents
    - Digestive Enzymes
    - H2 Blockers
    - Proton Pump Inhibitors
  - Laxatives
  - Motion Sickness Remedies
- Emergency Contraception
- - Allergy Eye Care
  - Standard Eye Care
- - NRT Gum
  - NRT Inhalators
  - NRT Lozenges
  - NRT Patches
  - Other NRT
- - First Aid Kits
  - Gauze, Tape and Other Wound Care
  - Sticking Plasters/Adhesive Bandages
- - Protein/Energy Bars
  - Sports Protein Powder
  - Sports Protein RTD
- Sports Non-Protein Products
- - Combination Dietary Supplements
  - - Aloe
    - Combination Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
    - Cranberry
    - Echinacea
    - Evening Primrose Oil
    - Garlic
    - Ginkgo Biloba
    - Ginseng
    - St John's Wort
    - Other Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
  - - Co-Enzyme Q10
    - Combination Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
    - Eye Health Supplements
    - Fish Oils/Omega Fatty Acids
    - Glucosamine
    - - Calcium Supplements
      - Mineral Supplements
    - Probiotic Supplements
    - Protein Supplements
    - Other Non-Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
- Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements
- Tonics
- - Multivitamins
  - - Vitamin A
    - Vitamin B
    - Vitamin C
    - Vitamin D
    - Vitamin E
    - Other Single Vitamins
- Meal Replacement
- OTC Obesity
- Slimming Teas
- Supplement Nutrition Drinks
- Weight Loss Supplements
- Herbal/Traditional Topical Analgesics
- Herbal/Traditional Sleep Aids
- Herbal/Traditional Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies
- Herbal/Traditional Digestive Remedies
- Herbal/Traditional Dermatologicals
- Herbal/Traditional Paediatric Dietary Supplements
- Herbal/Traditional Dietary Supplements
- Herbal/Traditional Tonics
- Allergy Eye Care
- Antihistamines/Allergy Remedies (Systemic)
- Paediatric Allergy Remedies
- Topical Allergy Remedies/Antihistamines
- - Paediatric Acetaminophen
  - Paediatric Aspirin
  - Paediatric Combination Products - Analgesics
  - Paediatric Dipyrone
  - Paediatric Ibuprofen
  - Paediatric Naproxen
- - Paediatric Allergy Remedies
  - Paediatric Cough/Cold Remedies
- - Paediatric Diarrhoeal Remedies
  - Paediatric Indigestion and Heartburn Remedies
  - Paediatric Laxatives
  - Paediatric Motion Sickness Remedies
- Paediatric Dermatologicals
- Nappy (Diaper) Rash Treatments
- Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

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Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia

Consumer health in 2023: The big picture

2023 key trends

Competitive landscape

Retailing developments

What next for consumer health?

Overview:

The Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia report includes:

This report answers:

Consumer Health in Saudi Arabia

Consumer health in 2023: The big picture

2023 key trends

Competitive landscape

Retailing developments

What next for consumer health?

OTC registration and classification

Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification

Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine

Switches

DISCLAIMER

DEFINITIONS

Analgesics in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Analgesics witnesses stock shortages, which leads to brand and category switching

Topical analgesics/anaesthetic continues to see range expansion and new entrants

GSK Consumer Healthcare continues to lead analgesics

Illnesses, rising awareness, and return of visitors set to drive growth for analgesics

Localising the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmacies set to continue to lead distribution, despite rise of e-commerce

Sleep Aids in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Dynamic growth continues, as consumers rely on sleep aids for a good night’s sleep

Global e-commerce continues to compete with local pharmacies

Jamjoom Pharma takes the lead in sleep aids

Increased awareness will continue to support sleep aids

E-commerce set to continue growing

Pharmacy private label lines expected to expand

Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The SFDA continues to regulate cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies, driving sales of herbal/traditional products

Cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies witnesses stock shortages

SPIMACO extends its lead in cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies

Various factors expected to continue supporting growth

Localising the production of pharmaceuticals

Pharmacies to remain the leading distribution channel

Dermatologicals in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Saudi Arabia’s weather conditions affect various categories

SITCO continues to lead dermatologicals thanks to Bepanthen

Price remains important, with consumers increasingly considering private label

Dermocosmetics will continue to compete with dermatologicals

Government aims to localise the production of pharmaceuticals

Pharmacies to remain the leading distribution channel despite rise of e-commerce

Digestive Remedies in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Demand rises, but stock shortages seen for some digestive remedies

Digestive enzymes is back thanks to a new entrant

Cigalah Group takes the lead in digestive remedies with its wide-ranging portfolio

Healthier diet and supplements set to prevent stronger growth for digestive remedies

Pharmacies to remain the leading channel, despite growth for e-commerce

Increasing localisation of production

Eye Care in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Multiple factors continue to support demand in eye care

Eye drops remains the leading format, although gel is becoming more popular

Jamjoom Pharma leads eye care, but “others” dominates

Growth in eye care to be supported by rising health awareness and tourism

Growth will also be driven by the rise in screen time and eye surgery

Localising production, and the dominance of pharmacies

NRT Smoking Cessation Aids in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Government steps up its efforts to curb smoking as part of Vision 2030

Nicotinell dominates NRT smoking cessation aids, but a challenger arrives

Pharmacies remains the leading distribution channel

Greater control over tobacco sales presents opportunities, but threats remain

E-vapour products expected to compete with NRT smoking cessation aids

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) establishes Badael

Wound Care in Saudi Arabia

KEY DATA FINDINGS