Consumer Health in South Africa

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

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
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Analgesics in South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Analgesics remains a highly popular category
Generic analgesics gains popularity as consumers become more price sensitive
Pharmacists play a vital role in dispensing analgesics
Growing consumer interest in specific analgesics that target specific body areas
Analgesics are increasingly purchased via retail e-commerce
Analgesics benefits from a wider distribution range
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sleep aids medication faces competition from prescribed sleeping aids
Consumers seek out alternatives with herbal and natural ingredients
Inflation and the rising cost of living elevate consumer stress, anxiety and depression which drives demand for sleep aids
Consumers prioritise their mental wellbeing and rely less on sleep aids
The regulations around sleep aids dampen category growth
CBD products gain more shelf space over the forecast period as they throw off negative perceptions
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The flu season provides an annual boost to category sales
Consumers increasingly seek out natural and herbal alternatives
Consumers demand cheaper and more affordable options
Consumers abuse antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic) to address sleep issues
Consumers often buy antihistamines/allergy remedies (systemic) when on promotion
Parents willing to pay slightly more for paediatric cough, cold and allergy remedies
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Pharmacists remain vital health professionals in dispensing dermatological products
Growing price sensitivity forces consumers to seek out cheaper alternatives
Nappy (diaper) rash treatments considered essential among many parents
Certain medical conditions remain taboo, preventing consumers from purchasing dermatologicals
Consumers perceive a fine line between dermatologicals and dermocosmetics
Potential sales lost as many consumers cannot afford to visit a dermatologist
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rising demand for fast food services in South Africa boost sales of digestive remedies
Growing price sensitivity among consumers as economic constraints put pressure on disposable incomes
Growing consumer awareness of the importance of gut health stimulates demand for herbal/traditional herbal digestive remedies
Consumers seek different product formats to meet the needs of their busy lifestyles
Consumers rely on pharmacists rather than doctors when seeking relief from digestive conditions
Consumers seek herbal/traditional products for digestive issues
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Growth in the incidence of eye issues stimulate sales of eye care
Consumers are brand loyal when it comes to eye care products
Allergy eye care outperforms standard eye care in 2023 due to growing instances of allergies in the country
Ongoing consumer price sensitivity influences purchasing decisions over the forecast period
Brands have to work hard to improve brand visibility
Collaborations with optical goods stores contribute to sales growth
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

NRT smoking cessation aids is a small category driven mainly by high income demographics
The category suffers from limited brand visibility
Johnson & Johnson maintains its leading position
Smoking alternatives, such as e-cigarettes, are available for consumers, while vaping in particular sees considerable growth in popularity
Various smoking strategies curb smoking in South Africa
Lack of product accessibility dampens consumer awareness and hampers future sales
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Wound care is a small category in 2023 due to a lack of demand
Wound care is considered non-essential in South Africa and only bought when a need arises
Leading brands such as Elastoplast drive category innovation
Consumers seek the cheapest alternatives when it comes to wound care
There is little to no innovation within this category
Limited if positive growth of wound care over the forecast period
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sports nutrition is a lifestyle product that only appeals to a niche audience
Consumers eschew sports nutrition due to inflationary pressures
Sports nutrition products are driven by sales and promotions
The health and wellness trend remains a strong growth driver of sports nutrition
Protein/energy bars are considered a meal replacement for busy consumers
Consumers seek interesting formats for sports nutrition products
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Dietary supplements is not a priority for most consumers and only appeals to a niche group of consumers
With economic hardship more consumers turn to home remedies instead of dietary supplements
Dietary supplements remains a highly fragmented category
Economic challenges dampen forecast period growth
Consumers remain price sensitive
Opportunity for private label to develop cheaper options
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Demand grows for vitamins in South Africa as consumers prioritise skin care
The rising cost of living makes vitamins less of a priority for some due to declining disposable incomes
Private label products provide consumers with more units at lower prices
Vitamins return to being popular only among a niche audience after peaking during the pandemic
Consumers seek interesting formats in vitamins
Consumers sacrifice vitamins for themselves in favour of vitamins suitable for their pets
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

The health and wellness trend remains strong despite economic constraints as consumers focus on their physical appearance
Weight concerns grow in importance in the country due to rising obesity rates
Consumers seek natural ingredients when on a weight management plan
The ongoing economic environment hinders growth of weight management and wellbeing
High income earners take an alternative route to weight loss management
Economic constraints enable home remedies to gather momentum at the expense of weight management and wellbeing products over 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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Industry players launch more products that contain herbal/traditional ingredients
Consumers increasingly favour consumer health products with familiar ingredients
Herbal/traditional products continue to see an increase in retail value sales despite the tough economic conditions
Affordability remains a key consideration due to ongoing economic constraints over the forecast period
Growth opportunity for private label
A strong focus placed on herbal/traditional products over the forecast period
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 South Africa

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Consumers are brand loyal when it comes to paediatric consumer health
Paediatric consumer health sales are driven by promotions and discounting strategies
Paediatric consumer health considered an essential and vital category
Slow demand for paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements due to the rising cost of living over the forecast period
Increasing potential for more paediatric consumer health categories
Paediatric consumer health competes directly with herbal/traditional remedies used by lower socioeconomic groups
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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