Daily life has normalised in Angola, even though the country’s COVID-19 vaccination rate remains very low. However, the economic shock of the pandemic continues to resonate, and this, combined with strong inflationary pressure, means that retail…
Sports nutrition remains negligible in Cameroon in 2020, as most people are not aware of such items. Also, there are relatively few sports nutrition products available, and those that are present are not widely distributed. This situation is unlikely…
Cameroon’s road networks, both paved and unpaved, are poorly maintained and unsafe. During the rainy season, many roads are barely passable. Livestock and pedestrians also create constant road hazards, especially at night, and road safety rules are…
In 2021, slimming teas will remain the only significant item within weight management and wellbeing in Cameroon in terms of current volume and value sales. In particular, slimming teas from China are very popular in Cameroon, and the entrance of…
Vitamins responded well to the pandemic in 2020, with current value growth rates increasing significantly overall. Many Cameroonians have developed a raised awareness of their overall health in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. In a bid to become…
There are strict regulations surrounding paediatric consumer health in Cameroon which significantly reduces the number of paediatric OTC drugs available. Therefore, prescription paediatric drugs dominate shares and will continue doing so in 2021.…
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many Cameroonians have turned to traditional medicine as a cure for symptoms related to the virus. Popular traditional herbalist Dr Dewah says he now receives over 800 patients a month compared to around 100 prior to…
Digestive remedies will perform well in 2021, largely due to the slight increase in unit prices as there is no regulations for the pricing of private label drugs. This failure to regulate prices has led some pharmacies to increase the cost of…
Despite the sudden interest in dietary supplements thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the product area will remain somewhat niche in 2021. The main reason for this is that most consumers do not even realise what dietary supplements are, let alone the…
After seeing consistent growth over the review period, dermatologicals saw noticeable current value growth in 2020 overall. Cameroon was placed under a partial lockdown in March, which led some consumers to panic and stockpile in order to avoid…
In 2021, seasonal colds and the flu will continue to be the main drivers of growth for cough, cold and allergy (hay fever remedies) in Cameroon. Increased sales in value and volume terms were recorded during the harmattan period of the dry and rainy…
Consumer health responded well to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 with current value sales rising notably in most product areas. This was due to the increased awareness of general health alongside many consumers taking preventative measures to either…
In 2021, adult acetaminophen will see the most dynamic performance overall. Acetaminophen dominates shares within analgesics in Cameroon, followed by ibuprofen, diclofenac, and their combinational products. However, acetaminophen dominates due to its…
Zimbabwe has little economic freedom and is one of the most repressed countries in the world. Economic development has been limited, stunted by hyperinflation and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, resulting in social unrest. Poverty is on the…
Although autocratic rule is depressing economic freedom, state finances are solid and terrorism in Djibouti is limited. Port activities and military bases will support economic momentum in the medium term, but unemployment remains high. A high…
The Democratic Replublic of Congo (DRC) is afflicted with growing political divisions in a precarious security and humanitarian climate. Growth should be supported by the mining sector in 2021, as trade improves and inflation descends. Strong…
The population in the Middle East and Africa region is growing rapidly, unlocking high levels of unmet potential and making the region an exciting prospect. Nevertheless, the fastest growing income segment is set to remain the lowest income class,…
The affordable prices of the products and their wide availability mean that many Tunisian consumers purchase their own wound care as opposed to attending hospitals to have their wounds treated. Wound care items can typically be found in most…