Consumer Health in Slovakia

October 2023
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Health industry in Slovakia 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 Slovakia, 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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia?
  • Which are the leading brands in Consumer Health in Slovakia?
  • How are products distributed in Consumer Health in Slovakia?
  • How has the regulatory and operating environment for Consumer Health changed in Slovakia?
  • 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 Slovakia

Consumer health in 2023: The big picture
2023 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for consumer health?
Table 1 Consumer Expenditure on Health Goods and Medical Services: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Life Expectancy at Birth 2018-2023
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
OTC registration and classification
Vitamins and dietary supplements registration and classification
Self-medication/self-care and preventive medicine
Switches
Summary 1 OTC: Switches 2022-2023

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Summary 2 Research Sources

Analgesics in Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Diclofenac and naproxen gain traction as alternatives to best sellers
Supply issues among analgesics trigger demand and stockpiling
Ageing and active population trends drive topical analgesics/anaesthetic
Positive outlook for analgesics in Slovakia over the forecast period
Ongoing discussion over deregulation of analgesics distribution
Private label is set to increase penetration of analgesics, but most consumers are expected to remain brand loyal
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Higher awareness of sleep issues pushes category development
Competition from dietary supplements and alternative products heats up
Sandoz and Walmark continue to dominate the competitive landscape
Modern lifestyles and rising cases of insomnia to boost growth prospects
Appearance of new formats and education to spur interest
Preference for OTC over Rx sleep aids
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Stabilisation follows very strong growth in demand in 2022
Shortage of medicines only partially impacts cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies
Slovak consumers seek out herbal/traditional cough and cold remedies
The omnichannel approach is set to continue to gain traction in the forecast period
The category is set to stabilise as key growth drivers ebb
The competitive landscape is expected to remain unchanged despite the greater penetration of private label
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Hair loss treatments continues to see new demand grow in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
Return to travel spurs vaginal antifungals
E-commerce continues to gain ground
Hair loss treatments and medicated shampoos to perform well despite pressure from beauty and personal care alternatives
Increasing incidence of common skin problems to support use of dermatologicals
Innovative and user-friendly formats are set to drive usage
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Return of international travel continues to support certain types of digestive remedies
Paediatric digestive remedies often suffer supply problems
Proton pump inhibitors and digestive enzymes perform well
Rising competition from dietary supplements and probiotics
Private label to increase penetration of digestive remedies
Lack of innovation may slow development and growth
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The launch of Visine Rapid adds dynamism to allergy eye care in assortment and sales terms
Digital lifestyles push the need for standard eye care
Multifunctional solutions to rinse eyes from irritation
Allergy and lifestyles trends to continue to drive eye care
Prolonged use of digital devices to support the demand for standard eye care
Pharmacies’ dominance offers private label opportunities
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The Slovak government approves an action plan to reduce the smoking population
NRT gum and NRT lozenges benefit from higher visibility and marketing
Limited competition and distribution for NRT smoking cessation aids
Rising financial costs of smoking to boost the demand for NRT smoking cessation aids
Rising competition from smoking alternatives to limit expansion potential
NRT gum to continue to leverage advantages to lead NRT smoking cessation aids
Table 48 Number of Smokers by Gender 2018-2023
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The competitive and distribution landscapes remain consolidated
The demand for first aid kits dips despite strong sales of new cars
Sports-inspired wound care offers growth opportunities
Some growth opportunities despite maturity
Stable distribution and competitive landscapes
Innovation is expected to remain rather limited
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Demand is slowed by rising unit prices amid high inflation
GymBeam continues to develop and grow
Plant-based alternatives to gain traction
Rising health and sustainability awareness to support the offer of and demand for sports nutrition
Growing challenge from alternative product types
GymBeam to sustain e-commerce’s dominance in sports nutrition
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The demand for dietary supplements shifts from immunity to gut health and mental health positioning
Chewable formats gain popularity, especially online
Gut health positioning helps probiotic supplements to post relatively stable retail current value sales
Dietary supplements with beauty and wellbeing positioning are expected to perform well over the forecast period
E-commerce is expected to develop strongly in dietary supplements
Stress management to feature among key demand trends
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Vitamins stabilises as the desire for immunity boosts wanes
Walmark leads multivitamins while Zentiva tops single vitamins
E-commerce and private label benefit from price-sensitive demand
A return to positive growth is expected
Alternative vitamin-laden food and beverages to challenge vitamins
Strong competition to foster innovation and new product development
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Meal replacement enjoys popularity among young adults
Rising obesity rate among the Slovak population
Slimming teas appeal to health-orientated, price-sensitive consumers
Supplement nutrition drinks to expand potential consumer base
Digital presence is essential for brands to succeed
Slimming teas to develop and grow fast in the forecast period
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Strong return of respiratory infections and flu push sales of herbal/traditional products
Herbal/traditional topical analgesics remains niche in Slovakia
Expanding online range of herbal/traditional products attracts more customers
Herbal/traditional products to continue to benefit from efficacy with naturalness expectations
Homoeopathic remedies emerge as alternatives to herbal/traditional products
Hectic modern lifestyles to increase the demand for herbal/traditional sleep aids
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 Slovakia

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Paediatric cough/cold remedies’ performance stabilises after very strong growth in 2021 and 2022
Stockpiling leads to a decline in retail volume and value sales of paediatric analgesics over 2023
Normalisation for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements after strong growth
More investment and innovation for new take off in paediatric consumer health
Skin issues and food allergies to boost paediatric dermatologicals
Digestive remedies faces challenges from alternatives
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

Consumer Health

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

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