Consumer Health in Cameroon

November 2022
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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Health industry in Cameroon 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 Cameroon, 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 Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
  • Which are the leading brands in Consumer Health in Cameroon?
  • How are products distributed in Consumer Health in Cameroon?
  • How has the regulatory and operating environment for Consumer Health changed in Cameroon?
  • 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?

Consumer Health in Cameroon

Consumer health in 2022: The big picture
2022 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2017-2022
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2017-2022
Table 3 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Consumer Health: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Consumer Health by Format and Category: % Value 2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
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Summary 1 Research Sources

Analgesics in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Healthy growth in 2022
International companies continue to dominate analgesics in 2022
Illicit trade continues to be a stumbling block
Population growth supports health volume sales
Multifunctional products prove popular, as seen as value for money
Age-related health concerns will continue to drive growth
Table 11 Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 12 Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2018-2022
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Analgesics: % Value 2019-2022
Table 15 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Analgesics by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Healthy growth in 2022
International brands continue to lead in 2022
Illicit trade continues to be a stumbling block
Moderate growth over forecast period
Air pollution and climate change factors in driving growth
Potential shift to local brands
Table 17 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 18 Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Cough, Cold and Allergy (Hay Fever) Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Dermatologicals in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Growing rates of skin diseases boosts demand for dermatologicals
Landscape dominated by multinationals
Growing demand for safe, natural organic products
Minimal constant value growth over forecast period
Image consciousness of the younger generations boosts demand over the forecast period
Dermatologicals aimed at children will see healthy growth
Table 23 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 24 Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2018-2022
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Dermatologicals: % Value 2019-2022
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Dermatologicals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Digestive Remedies in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Healthy growth in 2022
International player Sanofi continues to lead thanks to strong consumer loyalty
Malnutrition and poor drinking water contribute to digestive problems in Cameroon
High poverty rates will drive sales of low-end remedies
Eating-out trend in urban areas to support performance of digestive remedies
Consumer awareness of digestive remedies will continue to grow
Table 29 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 30 Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2018-2022
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Digestive Remedies: % Value 2019-2022
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Digestive Remedies by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Wound Care in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Illicit sales dampen volume sales
Johnson & Johnson remains leading player due to global reputation
Pricing main driver of value sales
Muted constant value growth in what is a staid product area
First aid kits will remain negligible
Higher and lower income consumers will be catered for over forecast period
Table 35 Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 36 Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2018-2022
Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Wound Care: % Value 2019-2022
Table 39 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 40 Forecast Sales of Wound Care by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Sports Nutrition in Cameroon

Dietary Supplements in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Continued growth, though from relatively small base
Beauty supplements an emerging sector
Multinationals continue to dominate
Population growth will support volume sales
Affordable fortified foods potential threat to dietary supplements
E-commerce has strong potential over the forecast period
Table 41 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 42 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 43 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2018-2022
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2022
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Vitamins in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Continued healthy growth in 2022
Consumers favour multivitamins
Pharmacies remain the dominant distributor in 2022
Moderate outlook over forecast period
Supermarkets emerge as new distribution channel, increasing vitamins visibility
Vitamins continue to be constrained by lack of awareness
Table 48 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 49 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 50 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2018-2022
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2022
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Weight Management and Wellbeing in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Slimming teas account for most volume sales
Meal replacements remains negligible due to lack of demand in 2022
Social media boost sales performance
Good growth ahead, as consumers seek to slim growing figures
Multifunctional products attract more demand
Meal replacement and weight loss supplements remain negligible
Table 55 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 56 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 57 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Herbal/Traditional Products in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Product area hindered by lack of official recognition
Sales driven by multifunctional remedies
Younger generations are more sceptical of herbal/traditional products
Moderate growth over forecast period
Local informal traditional herbal medicines will continue to thwart imported brands
Government focus on tackling illicit trade may hinder growth
Table 59 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2017-2022
Table 60 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2018-2022
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2022
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2022-2027
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Paediatric Consumer Health in Cameroon

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Cough and cold remedies register highest current value growth
Affordable and trustworthy brands are the most favourable within OTC paediatric consumer health
Pharmacies remain the most popular retail channel in 2022
Population growth set to drive volume sales
Innovation focused on making products child-friendly
High levels of malnutrition provide opportunity for paediatric dietary supplements and vitamins
Table 65 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 66 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 67 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 68 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 69 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
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

Consumer Health

It is the aggregation of OTC, Vitamins and Dietary Supplements (VDS), Sports Nutrition, and Weight Management and Wellbeing

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