Consumer Health

The preference for herbal/traditional products has grown over the review period, driven by the demand for natural and 'clean' ingredients. This trend is evident in Slovenia across consumer healthcare, including paediatric consumer health, where…

Value sales for paediatric consumer health continues to be low in Uruguay and in 2023 it is expected to register a slight decrease in constant value sales, as continuing rising prices cuts into profitability. Analgesics continues to account for most…

Uzbek parents are keen to prioritise the wellbeing of their children and have a strong propensity to invest in their health. This trend has been gathering pace over the review period especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Sports Nutrition is thriving in Slovenia, as the fitness culture is gaining significant traction. Despite constrained budgets and lower income levels compared to the EU average, gyms and sports are increasingly becoming an essential aspect of life,…

Sports nutrition continues to be benefit from the full opening of society post pandemic lockdowns, with people being more active and attending gyms once again. As such sports nutrition is expected to register healthy constant value and volume growth…

The sports nutrition category in Uzbekistan is experiencing rather modest growth in 2023, spurred by recovery from the challenges faced in the COVID-19 pandemic period. The trend towards the adoption of healthy lifestyles has fuelled attendance at…

The pandemic resulted in shifts in vitamin consumption and purchasing in Slovenia. Consumers are emphasising preventive health measures more, and individuals who previously did not purchase them are using vitamins and supplements. The COVID-19…

Vitamins are expected to register a further significant decline in volume sales in 2023. The boon from the pandemic is long over and vitamins that claim immune boosting benefits are seeing a significant decline. Vitamin C in particular is expected to…

In general, there is low consumer awareness of the health advantages to be obtained from a regular intake of vitamins. Uzbek consumers very rarely purchase vitamins, believing them to be easily obtainable from daily meals, as well as vegetables and…

Rates of obesity are increasing in Slovenia, with lifestyles changing rapidly, with labour-intensive jobs switching to office jobs, which require little movement. At the same time, COVID-19 contributed to social distancing, which made people less…

Growth in values sales in weight management and wellbeing is expected to be slightly above inflation. Its positive performance is attributable to wider distribution beyond pharmacies, with increasing distribution through modern grocery retailers.…

Upon the Russian invasion of Ukraine, retail sales of wound care in Slovenia experienced growth, with the general population in Slovenia purchasing essential wound care items to offer as donations to those affected in Ukraine. The Ministry of Health…

Wound care is expected to register moderate constant value and some volume growth in 2023. Wound care continues to recover from the removal of pandemic restrictions. With people out and about once again, and participating in physical actives, there…

Wound care is one of the least dynamic and saturated categories in consumer health in Uzbekistan, with retail volume and current value sales slowing in 2023. The category is dominated by budget offerings, including sticking plasters and tapes.…

In late 2022 and into early 2023, a convergence of COVID-19, seasonal flu, and heightened influenza cases created what the media termed a "tripledemic," impacting Mexico, the US, and Central American nations. While Mexico did not experience the same…

In 2023, after three years of placing health at the forefront due to the pandemic, Mexicans have finally found some respite and are shifting their focus away from health concerns. While the public healthcare system grapples with supply shortages,…

In early 2023, a sixth wave of COVID-19 coincided with an upsurge in cases of the common cold and influenza, creating a "tripledemic" felt across Mexico, the US, and Central American countries, with Mexico experiencing a milder impact. This scenario…

While sales of dermatologicals continue to grow in 2023, reflecting a recovery from pandemic-related disruptions. demand is stabilising. Mexicans are no longer facing increased risks to their skin compared to the previous year, and some…

Following the emergence of the pandemic in 2020 and into the following year, dietary supplements experienced robust growth, fuelled by consumers' desire to boost their immune systems and overall health. However, consumer interests shifted during…

Over 2023, the Ministry of Tourism anticipates a return to pre-pandemic tourism levels, signalling an increase in foreign visitors to Mexico. However, this upsurge also implies a likelihood of tourists experiencing gastric issues, often resulting in…