Consumer Health

Western Europe is the third biggest region for dermatologicals. Germany is the largest market, followed by Italy. The category has reached ts maturity in several WE markets, but, due to, constantly growing incidence of allergies, climate changes and…

While interest in preventative health was increasing prior to 2020 in Western Europe, the Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated this with consumer focus being on immunity in 2020. In light of an economic downturn, value and efficacy are set to gain…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

In Western Europe, the preventative health trend was accelerated by consumers’ rising health concerns due to the 2020 global pandemic. This resulted in several product launches positioned under the immune boost and/or wellbeing umbrellas. This report…

The briefing examines how personalised healthcare market is evolving. The report also provides insights on the countries most ready to use personalised healthcare services, and the potential impact on the pharmaceuticals and medical sectors.

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

This briefing examines how the healthcare and social services industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of healthcare and social services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Following the sales decline in 2020 against a backdrop of gym closures and lockdowns due to the pandemic, a recovery was seen in 2021 as vaccination programmes rolled out across Western Europe, with stronger growth then being recorded in 2022 as…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

Analgesics is recording another strong year of current value growth in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than in 2022. Growth is particularly dynamic in the paediatric segment, especially for acetaminophen and ibuprofen, driven by the outbreak of…

Consumer health continues to experience high retail current value growth in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than 2022. Higher costs of materials, ingredients and services are naturally leading to strong price increases in 2023, thereby driving up value…

Current value sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in 2022 as the UK experienced its strongest cold and flu season in recent years, as a result of greater socialising as restrictions eased, thereby…

Demand for hair loss treatments is declining in 2023 following strong growth in recent years as COVID-19 and subsequent inflationary pressure boosted prevalence of hair loss due to stress and anxiety. Although the latter remains an overbearing issue…

Women’s health has become a key brand focus for players in 2023, across a range of consumer health categories, particularly dietary supplements. Regarded by many as a theme rather than category or positioning, the concept is influencing activity and…

Value sales of digestive remedies are recording another year of strong growth in 2023 as the category continues to benefit from consumers returning to post-pandemic life. For example, antacids is profiting from consumers socialising and drinking more…