Consumer Health

An improvement was seen in the growth rate for wound care in retail current value terms in the US in 2023 compared with the previous year, and a positive performance is also expected in 2024. In addition to price rises, this is due to the increasing…

In 2024, wound care in France is facing significant challenges due to several influences. Adverse weather conditions have contributed to a decline in outdoor activities, which typically boost demand for wound care products. Additionally, financial…

Sales of wound care continue to decline in retail volume terms in 2024. This trend can be largely explained by a decrease in the purchasing power of the population. With household budgets being squeezed consumers are more focused on basic goods and…

Wound care in Algeria continues to register positive volume and value growth in 2024, supported by demographic factors and lifestyle trends. However, the growth remains modest, primarily because the category consists of basic products such as…

Weight management and wellbeing in the US is set to see a second year of falling retail current value sales in 2024, with the rate of decline slightly stronger than in the previous year, with projections indicating a low single-digit drop. Within the…

The performance of weight management and wellbeing in France is notably disappointing in 2024. During the pandemic and in the subsequent period, prioritising weight and body-shape management has significantly decreased. Currently, the French…

Sales of most weight management and wellbeing categories are declining in retail volume terms in 2024. This is in part due to the complicated procedure for registering these products on the market. However, the most significant factor behind the…

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing rapidly both globally and in Algeria in 2024. This trend is driving the demand for weight management and wellbeing products. Algerian health experts have noted a steady rise in the number of…

Vitamins is projected to continue to see slow and steady retail current value growth in the US in 2024. This increase in sales is a result of consumers shifting towards a more holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on prevention rather than…

In 2024, vitamins in France is experiencing a significant transformation, with current value sales driven primarily by price increases as volume sales are dampened. This reduction in usage can be partly attributed to a return to a more normal state…

Sales of vitamins are seeing strong growth in current value terms in 2024, but performances are varying between the different categories, with value growth also being driven in part by price increases. The pandemic has changed consumer behaviour with…

The demand for vitamins in Algeria is witnessing solid growth in 2024, driven by increasing consumer awareness of the importance of optimal nutrition and immune health. Despite this rising interest, vitamins are still not perceived as essential…

Sports nutrition is one of the most exciting and fast-moving categories in consumer health in the US, with double-digit current value growth expected to continue in 2024. This growth is due to the increased focus on health, fitness, and active…

In 2024, sports nutrition continues to be one a dynamic category within consumer health in France, benefitting from a broader consumer base with expansion primarily driven by the increase in the number of athletes, particularly those engaged in…

Sports nutrition products are becoming increasingly popular, especially among athletes and people involved in sports and physical activity. There is an increasing emphasis on staying fit and healthy, as well as increased participation in sports,…

In 2024, sports nutrition continues to register positive growth, driven by the increasing availability of these products in Algeria. However, demand remains limited to bodybuilders and serious athletes, as sports nutrition is primarily perceived as…

Sleep aids is set to continue its decline in retail current value terms in the US in 2024, further offsetting the strong growth surge experienced during the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, when many consumers faced severe stress-related…

Sales of sleep aids in France are experiencing double-digit volume and current value growth in 2024, despite the conclusion of the pandemic and its associated challenges. The rise in sales during the pandemic years of 2020-2021 was driven by…

Paediatric consumer health is set to see a second year of retail current value decline in the US in 2024, with variations in performance across categories. For instance, paediatric cough, cold, and allergy remedies and paediatric analgesics are…

In 2024, the paediatric consumer health in France is experiencing difficulties regarding OTC sales. The diminishing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are becoming increasingly apparent, as children are now interacting with each other more frequently.…