New Zealand

Analgesics posted positive growth in 2019. More analgesics are targeting specific pain. For example, Femin, an analgesic introduced by Arrow Pharmaceutical, is an OTC analgesic to relieve period pain. Due to increasing demand for analgesics, there ...

Cough, cold and allergy remedies saw moderate growth in 2019, with growth predicted to slow slightly during the forecast period in comparison to that seen during the review period. Categories including pharyngeal preparations, combination products ...

The growing ageing population in New Zealand is one of the contributors to growth in dermatologicals, including hair loss treatments and other skin treatments. Topical germicides/antiseptics was the fastest growing category in 2019, with consumers ...

A wave of new herbal dietary supplements is expected to be seen in pharmacies and supermarkets in New Zealand. Turmeric, a golden spice commonly used for cooking, has entered the mainstream dietary supplement category with many new product offerings....

Despite a general trend towards healthier lifestyles in New Zealand, a significant number of consumers are consuming unhealthy food, due to busy and stressful lifestyles. Consumption of unhealthy food, especially fast food, is driving demand for ...

Eye care, especially standard eye care, saw healthy growth in the latter part of the review period, due to an increasing incidence of dry eye among the population. This is due in part to an increase in screen time. New Zealanders are using more ...

Botanical turmeric has seen substantial growth in demand and in the introduction of new products. Examples of such products include Turmeric High Strength 1-day capsules by Healtheries, Go Healthy’s new turmeric range, with combinations including ...

The Ministry of Health’s Output Plan 2018/19 set a goal to achieve Smokefree 2025, with the aim of reducing the rate of smoking to less than 6% for all population groups. Key deliverables include developing product safety standards for smokeless ...

Consumer health witnessed higher value growth in 2019 compared to 2018. The acceleration in growth was driven by categories such as tonics, mineral supplements, weight loss supplements and sports nutrition. The natural health segment, particularly ...

The review period saw the introduction of a number of child-specific products. Growing concerns include children’s eyes and mental wellbeing. Bioglan, for example, introduced an Eye Guard chewable for children to support eye health, given the ...

Supporting the mind as much as the body continues to grow as part of the overall health and wellness trend. Brain performance and brain wellbeing – whether this is related to sleep, stress or anxiety – has become a priority for many consumers in New ...

Among protein bars, RTD and powders, protein powder is the most popular format, while non-protein products have seen the highest growth. There have been a number of new introductions in the protein powder category, especially with the introduction of...

Vitamins saw growth over the review period, and this is predicted to continue in the future, with New Zealanders buying more vitamins, especially through the supermarket channel. According to the Ministry of Health, 5% of New Zealanders are deficient...

According to the New Zealand Health Survey 2017/18, 32% of adults were obese, compared to 31% in the 2014/15 survey results, while the number of obese children rose marginally to 12% in 2017/18. Although the changes are not substantial, obesity rates...

The rise of active lifestyles in New Zealand, with the majority of the country’s population indulging in outdoor sports and activities, is predicted to increase demand for wound care during the forecast period. The increase in active lifestyle is ...

Consumer income is forecast to maintain stable growth rate by 2030, backed by robust labour market and accelerating government spending. Expanding base of affluent consumers is also forecast to benefit demand for luxury goods and discretionary ...

As a result of stable policy and good guidance, New Zealand households are well placed to increase their consumption rates and earnings going forward. The country is one of the few markets globally where property affordability has actually risen, ...

The economy will improve slightly in 2019. Monetary stimulus and population growth underpin household spending and business investment. Government spending on infrastructure and housing also supports domestic demand. The exchange rate will support ...

The report examines how the Shifting Market Frontiers megatrend has evolved over the last 12 months. It provides analysis on how shifting economic power, technology, and population changes are impacting core Shifting Market Frontier megatrends, and ...

While New Zealand is currently experiencing a “tourism boom”, with strong numbers in both domestic and international tourism, car rental is expected to be left behind to a certain extent over the forecast period. Car rental is quite mature, with ...