Consumer Health

Economic instability, characterised by very high inflation, continues to restrain retail volume sales at the end of the review period. The Turkish economy is taking longer than many other countries to recover from the economic effects of Coronavirus…

In Tunisia, there is a strong preference for unit-dose sachets among consumers when it comes to cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies. This format is highly popular and widely used, with brands like Fervex, Gripex, and Doliprex being prominent…

Manufacturers have raised their prices due to the rising costs of energy, raw materials, production and logistics amid a highly inflationary climate. Nonetheless, in many cases, consumers have continued to buy the more expensive branded options as…

Dermatologicals in Tunisia is experiencing robust growth in current value terms in 2023 with this being driven by several factors that are contributing to the category’s success. One of the key drivers is the rising urbanisation of the population in…

Hair weakens and becomes vulnerable to shedding due to reasons like seasonality (seasonal transitions), stress, hormonal changes and thermal applications. For this reason, hair loss treatments tends to see increases in demand in spring and autumn,…

The advertising of dietary supplements through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok is becoming increasingly common in Tunisia. Bloggers, particularly pharmacists and doctors, play a significant role in promoting these…

In the wake of Coronavirus (COVID-19), a growing number of local consumers are re-examining their diets. Obesity was identified as a major risk factor for developing severe symptoms, if one contracted the virus. As a result, consumers changed their…

Laxatives looks set to be the most dynamic category in digestive remedies in 2023 in Tunisia in current value terms. This growth is linked to various factors, including changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns, with consumers leading busier lives…

Following on from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and rising cost of living amid high inflation, the economic and social damage caused by earthquakes and the upheaval of political elections have played their parts in increasing stress levels in…

The greater use of technological devices for a variety of work, communication, study and entertainment purposes during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown increased the risk of various eye problems, thereby stimulating a spike in retail volume sales…

Despite being considered a relatively niche area, herbal/traditional paediatric dietary supplements is witnessing growing demand. Parents and guardians are increasingly seeking natural and holistic approaches to support their children's health and…

Herbal/traditional medicine has a long history in Turkey, and many consumers feel herbal/traditional products are safer and have fewer side effects than man-made alternatives. For these reasons, many Turkish parents feel more confident using…

Although there are no legal imports of electronic cigarettes in Turkey, these products are readily available in most large urban centres. More and more people who want to quit smoking cigarettes have started to use e-vapour products and heated…

Paediatric vitamins and dietary supplements in Tunisia is experiencing remarkable growth in current value terms in 2023. This growth can be attributed to several factors, including the significant presence of both locally produced and imported…

In general, paediatric consumer health recorded strong retail volume growth during the early-to-mid-review period, with the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020 providing a particular fillip to demand. However, as the pandemic threat eased, the…

While health concerns associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19) began to wane from 2022, economic uncertainty in light of high inflation and the aftermath of the earthquakes were sources of stress and anxiety for consumers in 2023. In addition, the…

First Class Distribution is a new player that has emerged in sports nutrition in Tunisia in 2023. This company has gained prominence with it becoming the exclusive distributor of the Optimum Nutrition brand, which was previously distributed by Aecor…

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures lifted, consumers resumed their regular visits to gyms and leisure centres, in addition to participating in individual and team sports. This has stimulated the demand for sports nutrition in Turkey. In light of the…

Tunisia is currently experiencing a shortage of vitamin A due to the fact that the main products that are distributed in the country are imported by the Central Pharmacy, but these are in short supply. This shortage has created challenges in meeting…

The Turkish economy is taking longer to recover from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and high inflation than many other countries, partly due to the upheaval of political elections, as well as two big earthquakes, which affected around 20% of the…