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Consumer Health in Costa Rica

October 2022
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Overview:

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

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
Switches
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2020-2022

DISCLAIMER

DEFINITIONS

Summary 2 Research Sources

Analgesics in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Prices becomes more important than brand with promotions attracting consumers
Higher stress-levels cause headaches and a greater need for analgesics
Acetaminophen suggested at vaccination centres nationwide
Increased stress will continue to drive the category, but less mask wearing may alleviate headaches
Consumers are expected to continue seeking lower prices
Pharmacists still to play a role in product choice to provide guidance
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 Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Cough and cold prevention hampers volume growth
Consumers self-medicate to avoid embarrassment in public
Omicron variant manifests itself as a common cold for many
Abolishment of mask mandate may contribute to wider spread of colds
Growth of generic options and promotions expected
Paediatric products to focus on ease of use when developing formats
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 Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Topical antifungals continue to lead dermatologicals
Hair loss treatments face competition from shampoo marketing
Diaper rash treatments remains a stable category
Antiparasitic/lice may continue to grow with kids back to school
Paediatric dermatological products may have a presence
Product price will continue to be important factor
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 Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising demand for acid reflux and IBS medication linked to stress
Popular brands purchased in a range of retail outlets
Bayer Centroamérica y El Caribe and GlaxoSmithKline de Costa Rica SA (GSK) continue to lead in 2022
As gut health gains popularity, kefir and kombucha may be considered substitutes for digestive remedies
Eating out patterns shift back to normal due to greater mobility
Consumers to remain price sensitive in short-term
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 Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Wound care sales strengthen in 2022 as consumers resume normal lifestyles
Children’s products boosted by film licensing
As mobility increases, category returns to normal growth
Price competition is expected to be stronger
First aid kits could grow in popularity
Paediatric wound care could attract more parents
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 Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sports nutrition sees robust growth as consumers return to sports and workout routines
Distribution and accessibility increase while supply problems continue
Consumer choices are being led by price
Retailers are key to educating sports nutrition consumers
Product availability and formats expand in sports nutrition
Vitalike is becoming an important retailer player
Table 41 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 42 Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2018-2022
Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Sports Nutrition: % Value 2019-2022
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sports Nutrition by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Dietary Supplements in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Collagen continues to gain popularity
Other dietary supplements witness growth from CBD supplements
Omega 3 is popular supplement due to wide-ranging benefits
CBD growth is expected to continue
Education of the use of herbal supplements is becoming more widespread
Economic uncertainty may lead to diminished consumption, as supplements are often not considered a priority
Table 47 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 48 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 49 Sales of Dietary Supplements by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2018-2022
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Dietary Supplements: % Value 2019-2022
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Dietary Supplements by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Vitamins in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Immunity loses its appeal, but multivitamin demand remains strong
GNC launches value brand to entice price conscious consumers
Vitamin format is key to Costa Ricans
Multivitamins will remain popular as consumers new habits prevail
Vitamin manufacturers forge partnerships with sports nutrition retailers
Consumers are expected to opt for value brands and discounted prices
Table 54 Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 55 Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 56 Sales of Multivitamins by Positioning: % Value 2017-2022
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2018-2022
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Vitamins: % Value 2019-2022
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Vitamins by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Weight Management and Wellbeing in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Consumption of weight loss supplements is mostly associated with sports
Slimming teas become more popular in regular grocery shopping outings
Prices are important in the category
Economic constraints will hurt the category
Supplement nutrition drinks are increasingly used by children
Value sales growth to slow in meal replacements
Table 61 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 62 Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 63 NBO Company Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2018-2022
Table 64 LBN Brand Shares of Weight Management and Wellbeing: % Value 2019-2022
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Weight Management and Wellbeing by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Herbal/Traditional Products in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Herbal products have strategic placement in pharmacies
Herbal remedies suffer from lack of trust
Melatonin was missing from shelves in 2021
CBD is expecting a boom in forecast period
Melatonin to see stock levels return
Herbal remedies are expected to continue growing in popularity
Table 67 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2017-2022
Table 68 Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2018-2022
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value 2019-2022
Table 71 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: Value 2022-2027
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Herbal/Traditional Products: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Paediatric Consumer Health in Costa Rica

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Parents and carers trust brands suggested by their paediatricians and health advisors
Melatonin for kids is popular among affluent consumers
Multivitamin gummies continue to grow in popularity
Formats/flavours will continue to be an important factor in product success
Growth potential in paediatric digestive remedies
Multivitamins and supplements for prevention are expected to continue growing
Table 73 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 74 Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 75 Sales of Paediatric Vitamins and Dietary Supplements by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Paediatric Consumer Health by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 77 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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